Consumer received eight manufacturer's . Recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel tank vent 7. 816 swing arm and 8. 817 shock absorber.... Can the federal safety agency help or provide any information on this matter. Ak
The worst 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning problems
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- Lights1
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
Recall number 97V153000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v‑427 copy attached.
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Is the 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning, close to a typical S1w White Lightning model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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