BUELL-out of business: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by BUELL-out of business in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BUELL/SWING ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SWING ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

NHTSA ID: 98V199000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 136

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Corrective Action:

DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 23, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BUELL/FMVSS 108/TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FAILURE OF ONE OR MORE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WOULD NOT BE INDICATED TO THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE (NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN THE FLASHING RATE OF THE TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT). THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

NHTSA ID: 98V036000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 4,724

Consequence Summary:

AN OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WERE NOT WORKING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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