1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #99V107000
		RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SHOCK ABSORBER
        VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
		
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							| Motorcycle | 
							1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING | 
							
								
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							| Manufacturer | 
							BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 
						 
						
							| Manufactured between | 
							2/1/1994 - 6/16/1998 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled on | 
							5/10/1999 | 
						 
						
							| Influenced by | 
							BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 
						 
						
							| Owners Notified on | 
							6/28/1999 | 
						 
						
							| # Affected | 
							8,950 | 
						 
						
							| Recalled for | 
							SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 
						 
						
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							| Description | 
							VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK. | 
						 
						
							| Consequences | 
							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. | 
						 
						
							| 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). | 
						 
						
							| See also | 
							
							
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
							
							
  
							
								1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
							
							
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