BUELL-out of business: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by BUELL-out of business in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
June 3, 1999
(Campaign #: 0814)
BUELL/AIR CLEANER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.
NHTSA ID: 99V140000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,177
Consequence Summary:
THIS COMPONENT COULD RESTRICT AIR FLOW INTO THE FLOAT BOWL OF THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 24, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
NHTSA ID: 99V133000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,765
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NCESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 24, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/BATTERY CABLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.
NHTSA ID: 99V134000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,765
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD STALL OR QUIT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING AND CORRECT IT IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF CONTACT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/FUEL TANK MOUNTING
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.
NHTSA ID: 99V104000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 10,556
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
NHTSA ID: 99V105000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 12,321
Consequence Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/SWINGARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V106000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 8,950
Consequence Summary:
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 6, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V107000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 8,950
Consequence Summary:
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 29, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/SIDESTAND SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
NHTSA ID: 99V097000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,255
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 29, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/BATTERY CABLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. MOTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF ITS TERMINAL.
NHTSA ID: 99V095000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,878
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 29, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BUELL/REAR BRAKE LINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
NHTSA ID: 99V096000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,765
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 26, 1999
(Campaign #: 0810)
BUELL/FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM CAN LOSE CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V086000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 5,208
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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