1999 Buell X1 Lightning Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 1999 Buell X1 Lightning has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

7Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1999 Buell X1 Lightning recalls

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Recall 03V427Oct 30, 20032,830 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 00V038Feb 14, 20002,912 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 99V133May 24, 19991,765 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables

Recall 99V134May 24, 19991,765 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V105May 6, 199912,321 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 99V096Apr 29, 19991,765 vehicles affected

Unknown Or Other

Recall 99V097Apr 29, 199910,255 vehicles affected

Most common 1999 Buell X1 Lightning problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2005-08-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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 ROUTI
1999-11-12, Fuel System, Gasoline
SIDE STAND SWITCH WAS REPLACED 3 WEEKS AGO ON A PREVIOUS RECALL BY MFG!

1999 Buell X1 Lightning questions

Does the 1999 Buell X1 Lightning have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1999 Buell X1 Lightning: Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buell X1 Lightning?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Buell X1 Lightning has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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