12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 99V-095 · 1996–1998 Buell S1 Lightning
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 99V-095 covers 3,878 1996–1998 Buell S1 Lightning for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. MOTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF ITS TERMINAL.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 20, 1995 to June 16, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.