Buell 1995–1999 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled May 6, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V105000 · Buell
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Units
12,321 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Product
Buell M2 CYCLONE · Buell S1 LIGHTNING · Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING · Buell S2 THUNDERBOLT · Buell S2T · Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT · Buell S3T THUNDERBOLT · Buell X1 LIGHTNING
Manufacturer(s)
BUELL-out of business
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →