Recall campaign99V095000
Recall 99V095000: 1996–1998 Buell S1 Lightning
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Report received
- Apr 29, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Buell motorcycle co.
- Potentially affected
- 3,878vehicles
- Model years
- 1996–1998
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. Motion of the battery cable can lead to breakage of its terminal.
Possible consequence
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and/or replace the negative battery cable.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1996 Buell S1 Lightning3 complaints
- 1997 Buell S1 Lightning7 complaints
- 1998 Buell S1 Lightning3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.