Buell X1 Lightning recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Buell X1 Lightning, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Oct 30, 2003Crash risk1999–2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt, 1999–2000 Buell X1 Lightning — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
03V427000 · 3K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Jun 16, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
00V163000 · 6K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Feb 14, 2000Fire risk1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell X1 Lightning — Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.
00V038000 · 3K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.