NHTSA Campaign Id 98V036000; Date: Feb. 23, 1998
An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
Recalled Vehicles:1997 Buell M2; 1998 Buell M2; 1996 Buell S1; 1997 Buell S1; 1998 Buell S1; 1998 Buell S1W; 1997 Buell S3; 1998 Buell S3; 1997 Buell S3T; 1998 Buell S3T
Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 4,724
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
Recall Notes:Owner notification began March 3, 1998. Owners who take their motorcycles into 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 1998
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