2000 Buell X1 Lightning Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V427000Oct 30, 20032,830 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Buell X1 Lightning 1999–2000, S3 Thunderbolt 1999–2000, S3T 2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 00V163000Jun 16, 20006,219 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Buell X1 Lightning 2000, M2 Cyclone 1999–2000, S3T 2000 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.

  Possible consequence: This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.

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