Vehicle recall 03V141000 · April 22, 2003
Buell Lightning LOW and XB9SL
On certain motorcycles, the side stand leg can break without notice.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the side stand leg can break without notice.
- Consequence
- This could allow the motorcycle to fall causing an injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side stand. Owner notification began April 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0826.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 22, 2003
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0826
- Owner notification
- April 17, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell Lightning LOW (2003): 2003
- Buell XB9SL (2003): 2003
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