NHTSA Campaign Id 99V096000; Date: Apr. 29, 1999
Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.
Recalled Vehicles:1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 1,765
Recall Summary:Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the rear brake line.
Recall Notes: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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 1, 1999
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