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Buell X1 Lightning Recall 99V134: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 99V134, reported May 24, 1999, 1,765 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V134BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Buell X1 Lightning1999