There have been 8 safety recalls for the Buell X1 Lightning. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buell X1 Lightning.
Should this occur, the motorcycle could stall or quit.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell X1 Lightning |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The positive battery cable can contact the battery carrier. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell X1 Lightning |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake reservoir hose can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
| 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, 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: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell X1 Lightning |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 2,830 |
| Jun. 16, 2000 | Suspension:rear | 6,219 |
| Feb. 14, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,912 |
| May. 24, 1999 | Service Brakes | 1,765 |
| May. 24, 1999 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 1,765 |
| May. 6, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 12,321 |
| Apr. 29, 1999 | Service Brakes | 1,765 |
| Apr. 29, 1999 | Unknown Or Other | 10,255 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2000 Buell X1 Lightning | 2 |
| 1999 Buell X1 Lightning | 7 |