Recall 99V-105: 1997–1999 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996–1998 Buell S1 Lightning and 6 more

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999, covering about 12,321 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-105
Report date
May 6, 1999
Vehicles affected
12,321
Owners notified
Jun 15, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

The risk

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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V105000

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
Buell X1 Lightning1999All 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-105?

Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

How is recall 99V-105 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

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.