Buell Service Brakes, Hydraulic Recall 99V096000 (1,765 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake line can chafe, resulting in loss of brake fluid.

The risk

Should this occur, the rider could experience loss of rear braking capabilities.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.

Contacts

Owner notification began june 1, 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 99V096000.
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
1999 Buell X1 Lightning	2	7	-

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1999 Buell X1 Lightning

Questions

Is the 99V096000 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 99V096000?

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 99V096000 announced?

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported it to NHTSA on April 29, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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