Recall campaign99V133000
Recall 99V133000: 1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Service brakes, hydraulic
- Report received
- May 24, 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 reservoir hose 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 inspect the rear brake reservoir hose and replace the hose if ncessary.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Buell X1 Lightning2 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.