1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1999 Buell X1 Lightning. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel filter can leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filter.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear brake reservoir hose can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if ncessary.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the positive battery cable can contact the battery carrier.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the motorcycle could stall or quit.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and correct it if there IS any sign of contact.
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. the rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake line.
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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 buell X1 lightning motorcycle. the motorcycle has a belt instead of the chain, the rear brake line severed because of the belt. after riding the motorcycle the consumer parked the motorcycle and noticed brake fluid covering the outside of the engine, and the plastic…
Dt: the contact owns a 1999 buell X1 lightning motorcycle. the motorcycle has a belt instead of the chain, the rear brake line severed because of the belt. after riding the motorcycle the consumer parked the motorcycle and noticed brake fluid covering the outside of the engine, and the plastic molding of the motorcycle. also, there was brake fluid on the ground where the consumer parked the motorcycle. the consumer stated the brake pedal was pressing completely down but not stopping as well as it had before. the consumer has contacted the manufacturer twice. the local dealer informed the consumer that he would have to cover the expense of the repair. the consumer stated that the routine maintenance had just been performed on the motorcycle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Side stand switch was replaced 3 weeks ago on a previous recall by mfg!
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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