What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999188
- Recall date
- 22 October 1999
- Make
- Buell
- Models
- S2 Thunderbolt, S2T Thunderbolt, S1 Lightning, S3T Thunderbolt, S3 Thunderbolt, M2 Cyclone, S1W White Lightning, X1 Lightning
- Model years
- 1995 to 1999
- Vehicle class
- Motorcycle
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 412
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. Under certain conditions this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which may cause the engine to misfire or stall. Either of these conditions could result in personal injury. In addition, certain M2 Cyclone models may have a component that could restrict airflow into the float bowl of the carburetor. This could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This could also prevent sufficient fuel flow which may cause engine misfire or stalling. Correction: Fuel tank vent valve assembly will be replaced. M2 Cyclone models will have the float bowl assembly inspected for proper venting and have the condition corrected if necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999188.