Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUELL
Model Of Vehicle
X1 LIGHTNING
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V427000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Should This Occur, The Throttle May Not Return To The Idle Position When The Operator’S Hand Is Removed From The Twist Grip, Increasing The Risk Of Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Throttle Cable Clamp, Which Serves To Ensure Retention Of The Throttle Control Cables In The Cable Guide. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During November Or December 2003. Owners Should Contact Buell At 1-414-343-8400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
19990615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2830
Date Owners Notified
20031120
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Date Report Received
20031030
Make Campaign Number
827