Recall 97V153000: 1997–1998 Buell S1 Lightning and 4 other models

Report received

Sep 12, 1997

Manufacturer

Buell motorcycle co.

Potentially affected

2,820vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.

Possible consequence

This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair these motorcycles.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone4 complaints
• 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone0 complaints
• 1997 Buell S1 Lightning7 complaints
• 1998 Buell S1 Lightning3 complaints
• 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning1 complaints
• 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt2 complaints
• 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt10 complaints
• 1997 Buell S3T1 complaints
• 1998 Buell S3T2 complaints