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Recall campaign99V096000

Recall 99V096000: 1999 Buell X1 Lightning

Service brakes, hydraulic
Report received
Apr 29, 1999
Manufacturer
Buell motorcycle co.
Potentially affected
1,765vehicles
Model years
1999

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 rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid.

Possible consequence

Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake line.

Affected model years

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

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.