NHTSA Recall 99V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V105000; Date: May. 6, 1999
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone; 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone; 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone; 1996 Buell S1 Lightning; 1997 Buell S1 Lightning; 1998 Buell S1 Lightning; 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning; 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt; 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt; 1996 Buell S2T; 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt; 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt; 1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 12,321
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 15, 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 15, 1999
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