2000 BUELL X1 LIGHTNING Recalls (2)

Campaign:

00V163000 on 06/15/2000

Component:

Suspension:rear

Manufactured:

01/04/1998 - 03/30/2000

Affected:

6,219

Defect:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.

Consequence:

This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. a new shock absorber is currently being developed. when the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.

Notes:

Owner notification began july 26, 2000.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).

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Campaign:

03V427000 on 10/30/2003

Component:

Vehicle speed control:cables

Affected:

2,830

Defect:

On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system.

Consequence:

Should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operator's hand is removed from the twist grip, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. owner notification is expected to begin during november or december 2003. owners should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.

Notes:

Buell recall no. 0827.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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