Buell S1w White Lightning
Model S1w White Lightning made by Buell got 6 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1998
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V153000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 07/02/1996 to 09/05/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 2820 | 09/29/1997 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 09/12/1997 | 09/18/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair these motorcycles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification will begin the end of september 1997.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||
| PE03043 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 09/23/2003 | 10/30/2003 | THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE | 03V427000 | |
| To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 05/18/1999 | |||
| Consumer received eight manufacturer's . recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... can nhtsa help or provide any information on this matter. ak | |||