| Make : BUELL | Model : S1 WHITE LIGHTNING | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19940201 - 19990421 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V104000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990604 | Date Received by ODI: 19990506 | Date Added to Database: 19990510 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10556 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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