1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #99V097000
		RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
        VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES.   THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
		
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							| Motorcycle | 
							1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							1/20/1995 - 4/21/1999 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							4/29/1999 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							6/24/1999 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							10,255 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES.   THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING. | 
						 
						
							| Corrective action | 
							DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH. | 
						 
						
							| Notes | 
							OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 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).  | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
							
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
							
							
  
							
								1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
							
							
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