Buell S1 1997
Model S1 made in 1997 by Buell got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
98V036000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/20/1995 to 11/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 4724 | 03/03/1998 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 02/23/1998 | 02/25/1998 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 3, 1998. owners who take their motorcycles into an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
05/04/1999 | |||
Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
05/04/1999 | |||
Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
05/04/1999 | |||
Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak | |||
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
05/04/1999 | |||
Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak |