1997 Buell S1 Lightning
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1997 Buell S1 Lightning. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. motion of the battery cable can lead to breakage of its terminal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and/or replace the negative battery cable.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Suspension › Rear · Unknown or other
Was unable to get six manufacturer's recall notices honored by dealer because no parts were available. Feel free to provide further details. *ak
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall 99v086000 and manufacturer's recall 0810/ suspension: motorcycle. no parts were available. *ak
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall 99v086000 and mfr recall 0810./ suspension: motorcycle. no parts were available. *ak
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall 99v095000 and manufacturer's recall 0811/ suspension: motorcycle. no parts were available. *Ak
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall 99v097000 and mfr recall 0813/ suspension: motorcycle. no parts were available. *ak
- Suspension
Nhtsa recall 99v105000 and manufacturer's recall 0815/ suspension: motorcycle. no parts were available. *ak
- Suspension › Rear
Received manufacturer's recall regarding swing arm and pivot shaft failure. Has been trying since above date to get dealer to honor recall. Needs nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell IS recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached.
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