Buell Front Recall 99V086000 (5,208 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.

The risk

This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.

Contacts

Owner notification began may 18, 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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Buell dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V086000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone	4	8	D
1998 Buell M2 Cyclone	0	7	C
1997 Buell S1 Lightning	7	8	C
1998 Buell S1 Lightning	3	8	C
1997 Buell S1 White Lightning	0	1	-
1998 Buell S1 White Lightning	4	6	-
1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt	2	7	C
1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt	10	7	D
1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt	0	7	C
1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt	0	7	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone

1998 Buell M2 Cyclone

1997 Buell S1 Lightning

1998 Buell S1 Lightning

1997 Buell S1 White Lightning

1998 Buell S1 White Lightning

1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt

1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt

1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt

1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt

Questions

Is the 99V086000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 99V086000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 99V086000 announced?

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported it to NHTSA on April 26, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Suspension: front Buell recall