Recall 99V-104: 1997–1999 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996–1998 Buell S1 Lightning and 5 more

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999, covering about 10,556 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-104
Report date
May 6, 1999
Vehicles affected
10,556
Owners notified
Jun 4, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.

The risk

This could result in an explosion or fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

Notes

Owner notification began june 4, 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).

Recall details

ManufacturerBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V104000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Buell M2 Cyclone1997, 1998, 1999All years
Buell S1 Lightning1996, 1997, 1998All years
Buell S1 White Lightning1998All years
Buell S2 Thunderbolt1995, 1996All years
Buell S2T1996All years
Buell S3 Thunderbolt1997, 1998, 1999All years
Buell S3T Thunderbolt1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-104?

Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.

How is recall 99V-104 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.