1998 Buell S1W White Lightning
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning. Newest first.
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
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Structure › Body · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Consumer received eight manufacturer's . Recalls from 18 may 99 through 20TH july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... Can nhtsa help or provide any information on 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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