1998 Buell S1 White Lightning
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1998 Buell S1 White 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. 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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Brake lever lightly touched as I was going into the the turn @ 25 mph, no brake control bike leaned instead of down, and I went into the ditch and fractured myn pelvis. There are 4 know accounts of the exact same incident, one was by a dealer mechanic of which I purchased the motorcycle from had…
Brake lever lightly touched as I was going into the the turn @ 25 mph, no brake control bike leaned instead of down, and I went into the ditch and fractured myn pelvis. There are 4 know accounts of the exact same incident, one was by a dealer mechanic of which I purchased the motorcycle from had lost control of the bike and brakes he had serviced. He had a car brake infront of him and he touched the brakes a little and the bike went down, my best friend had the same thing happen to him and I have read articles @ www.badweatherbikers.com on similar incidents. The same models and makes of the equipment are the same.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Main belt drive broke while motorcycle was in motion..could have locked up the rear wheel causing an accident. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
Recall 99v106000/swing arm, and 99v107 000/rear shock absorbers: both recalls received and reported to dealer, but still both recalls have not been honored. Dealer IS still waiting for parts from manufacturer. owner wishes for dealer to repurchase vehicle. *ML
- Power train › Manual transmission
While driving at 65 mph transmission went out. *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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