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Buell S1 Lightning recalls in Canada

Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999190 22 Oct 1999 284 units in Canada

Suspension

On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber eye could break. If the shock absorber eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground, which may adversely affect handling and could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Rear shock absorber will be replaced.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999189 22 Oct 1999 290 units in Canada

Suspension

Certain motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break. If this should occur, vehicle handling could be adversely affected which could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Swingarm will be replaced on affected vehicles.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999188 22 Oct 1999 412 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. 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 may cause the engine to misfire or stall. Either of these conditions could result in personal injury. In addition, certain M2 Cyclone models may have a component that could restrict airflow into the float bowl of the carburetor. This could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This could also prevent sufficient fuel flow which may cause engine misfire or stalling. Correction: Fuel tank vent valve assembly will be replaced. M2 Cyclone models will have the float bowl assembly inspected for proper venting and have the condition corrected if necessary.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999187 22 Oct 1999 346 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount system could, in the event of a collision, allow the fuel tank to become separated. Fuel tank separation could result in personal injury. Correction: Fuel tank mount system will be replaced.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999186 22 Oct 1999 332 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could become inoperative. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Side stand switch will be replaced.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999184 22 Oct 1999 138 units in Canada

Electrical

Certain motorcycles were built with a negative battery cable that could break. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Negative battery cable will be inspected and replaced if necessary on affected vehicles.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999190 22 Oct 1999 284 units in Canada

Suspension

On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber eye could break. If the shock absorber eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground, which may adversely affect handling and could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Rear shock absorber will be replaced.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999189 22 Oct 1999 290 units in Canada

Suspension

Certain motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break. If this should occur, vehicle handling could be adversely affected which could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Swingarm will be replaced on affected vehicles.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999188 22 Oct 1999 412 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. 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 may cause the engine to misfire or stall. Either of these conditions could result in personal injury. In addition, certain M2 Cyclone models may have a component that could restrict airflow into the float bowl of the carburetor. This could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This could also prevent sufficient fuel flow which may cause engine misfire or stalling. Correction: Fuel tank vent valve assembly will be replaced. M2 Cyclone models will have the float bowl assembly inspected for proper venting and have the condition corrected if necessary.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999187 22 Oct 1999 346 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount system could, in the event of a collision, allow the fuel tank to become separated. Fuel tank separation could result in personal injury. Correction: Fuel tank mount system will be replaced.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999186 22 Oct 1999 332 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could become inoperative. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Side stand switch will be replaced.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999184 22 Oct 1999 138 units in Canada

Electrical

Certain motorcycles were built with a negative battery cable that could break. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Negative battery cable will be inspected and replaced if necessary on affected vehicles.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999183 22 Oct 1999 177 units in Canada

Structure

Certain motorcycles were built with an isolator mount system that could lose clamp load. Should this condition occur, it may allow the engine to move unexpectedly within the frame and cause unintended distraction to the operator, which could result in an accident. Correction: Front isolator system will be replaced on affected vehicles.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999190 22 Oct 1999 284 units in Canada

Suspension

On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber eye could break. If the shock absorber eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground, which may adversely affect handling and could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Rear shock absorber will be replaced.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999189 22 Oct 1999 290 units in Canada

Suspension

Certain motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break. If this should occur, vehicle handling could be adversely affected which could lead to a vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Swingarm will be replaced on affected vehicles.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999188 22 Oct 1999 412 units in Canada

Fuel System

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. 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 may cause the engine to misfire or stall. Either of these conditions could result in personal injury. In addition, certain M2 Cyclone models may have a component that could restrict airflow into the float bowl of the carburetor. This could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This could also prevent sufficient fuel flow which may cause engine misfire or stalling. Correction: Fuel tank vent valve assembly will be replaced. M2 Cyclone models will have the float bowl assembly inspected for proper venting and have the condition corrected if necessary.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999187 22 Oct 1999 346 units in Canada

Structure

On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount system could, in the event of a collision, allow the fuel tank to become separated. Fuel tank separation could result in personal injury. Correction: Fuel tank mount system will be replaced.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999186 22 Oct 1999 332 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could become inoperative. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Side stand switch will be replaced.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999184 22 Oct 1999 138 units in Canada

Electrical

Certain motorcycles were built with a negative battery cable that could break. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Negative battery cable will be inspected and replaced if necessary on affected vehicles.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1999183 22 Oct 1999 177 units in Canada

Structure

Certain motorcycles were built with an isolator mount system that could lose clamp load. Should this condition occur, it may allow the engine to move unexpectedly within the frame and cause unintended distraction to the operator, which could result in an accident. Correction: Front isolator system will be replaced on affected vehicles.

1996 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1998057 27 Mar 1998 150 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Certain motorcyles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle by a noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light. Correction: Turn signal flasher unit will be replaced.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1998057 27 Mar 1998 150 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Certain motorcyles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle by a noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light. Correction: Turn signal flasher unit will be replaced.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1998057 27 Mar 1998 150 units in Canada

Lights And Instruments

Certain motorcyles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle by a noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light. Correction: Turn signal flasher unit will be replaced.

1998 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1997213 27 Nov 1997 90 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain motorcycles, the drive pin(s) used on the front brake rotor could move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper. This condition could prevent the front wheel from rotating and result in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: New drive pin kits will be installed on affected vehicles.

1997 Buell S1 Lightning Recall 1997213 27 Nov 1997 90 units in Canada

Brakes

On certain motorcycles, the drive pin(s) used on the front brake rotor could move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper. This condition could prevent the front wheel from rotating and result in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: New drive pin kits will be installed on affected vehicles.

Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.