Tank assembly: mountingRecall 99V-104 · Buell vehicles
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 99V-104 covers 10,556 Buell vehicles for a tank assembly: mounting problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 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 February 1, 1994 to April 21, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.