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Vehicle recall 99V107000 · May 6, 1999

Buell S1 Lightning, M2 Cyclone and 5 more models

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Consequence
If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Notes
Owner notification began June 28, 1999.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.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
99V107000
Reported to NHTSA
May 6, 1999
Filed by
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Owner notification
June 28, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
8,950
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
Recall 99V107000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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