2003 Buell Lightning Low, 2003 Buell XB9SL Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE
NHTSA campaign 03V141000 · Structure · filed Apr 22, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE.
The risk
THIS COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2003. 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.
BUELL RECALL NO. 0826.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V141000 (manufacturer number 0826). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.