CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Buell X1 Lightning has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (6 reports).
2Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Buell X1 Lightning recalls
Most common 2000 Buell X1 Lightning problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUELL X1 LIGHTNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V163000 (SUSPENSION:REAR), WHICH STATED THAT THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP). THE PACKAGE IS INTENDED TO PROTECT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DEALER INSTALLED THE SHOCK REINFORCE PACKAGE, BUT THEY WOULD NOT INSTALL THE SECOND HALF OF THE RECALL, WHICH STATED THAT A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER WAS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS AVAILABLE, IT CAN BE INSTALLED FOR FREE THROUGH THE DEALER NETWORK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL SYSTEM INDICATED THAT HIS RECALL WAS ALREADY TAKEN CARE OF; THEREFORE, THE DEALER WILL NOT COM
I OWN A BUELL MOTORCYCLE YEAR 2000 MODEL X1 LIGHTNING. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A DEFECTIVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V163000. THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED AND A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE WAS INSTALLED. THE OLD DEFECTIVE SHOCK WAS LEFT ON THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A WARNING ON THE SHOCK THAT STATES THAT THIS SHOCK STILL HAS DEFECTS AND THAT IT COULD COLLAPSE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION. IT STATES IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V163000 UNDER REMEDY: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP) WHICH PROTECTS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NE
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING OIL VERY HEAVILY. FOUND RECALL NUMBER 10808 00 V 163 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V163000, BUT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS. *SLC
RECALL 00V163 000/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DEALER UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. RECALL NOTICE STATED AT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE 24 JULY 2000. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE . CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
2000 Buell X1 Lightning questions
Does the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning: Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Buell X1 Lightning has been fixed?
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