Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 99V-096 · 1999 Buell X1 Lightning
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 99V-096 covers 1,765 1999 Buell X1 Lightning for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on April 29, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
The risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
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).
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 4, 1998 to April 20, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.