1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell X1 Lightning Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES
NHTSA campaign 00V038000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Feb 14, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2000.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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buell | S3 Thunderbolt | 1999 |
| Buell | X1 Lightning | 1999 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V038000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.