12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 99V-134 · 1999 Buell X1 Lightning
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 99V-134 covers 1,765 1999 Buell X1 Lightning for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.
The risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD STALL OR QUIT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING AND CORRECT IT IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF CONTACT.
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).
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.