Buell X1 Lightning
Model X1 Lightning made by Buell got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1999
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
99V134000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/04/1998 to 04/20/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1765 | 05/28/1999 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 05/24/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the positive battery cable can contact the battery carrier. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the motorcycle could stall or quit. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and correct it if there is any sign of contact. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began may 28, 1999.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
00V038000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/04/1998 to 04/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2912 | 03/20/2000 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 02/14/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel filter can leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filter. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 20, 2000.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
99V105000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 02/01/1994 to 04/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 12321 | 06/15/1999 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 05/06/1999 | 05/10/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. this condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 15, 1999.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
99V133000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/04/1998 to 04/20/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1765 | 06/01/1999 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 05/24/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear brake reservoir hose can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if ncessary. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 1, 1999.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
99V096000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/04/1998 to 04/20/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1765 | 06/01/1999 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 04/29/1999 | 04/29/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear brake line. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 1, 1999.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
99V097000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/20/1995 to 04/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 10255 | 06/24/1999 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 04/29/1999 | 04/29/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the sidestand switch. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 24, 1999.owners who take their vehicles 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 1-414-343-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
03V427000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | to 06/15/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2830 | 11/20/2003 | ODI | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 10/30/2003 | 10/31/2003 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operator | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. owner notification is expected to begin during november or december 2003. owners should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Buell recall no. 0827.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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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 |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
11/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
Side stand switch was replaced 3 weeks ago on a previous recall by mfg! | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
08/01/2005 | 12000 | 1 | 03/19/2002 |
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 buell x1 lightning motorcycle. the motorcycle has a belt instead of the chain, the rear brake line severed because of the belt. after riding the motorcycle the consumer parked the motorcycle and noticed brake fluid covering the outside of the engine, and the plastic molding of the motorcycle. also, there was brake fluid on the ground where the consumer parked the motorcycle. the consumer stated the brake pedal was pressing completely down but not stopping as well as it had before. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer twice. the local dealer informed the consumer that he would have to cover the expense of the repair. the consumer stated that the routine maintenance had just been performed on the motorcycle. *ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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NC | MATTHEWS | 28105 | CHARLOTTE BMW-DUCATI | 704-882-6106 |