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2003 Buell Lightning Low Recalls & Complaints

The 2003 Buell Lightning Low has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Buell Lightning Low. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2003 Buell Lightning Low owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Buell Lightning Low, describing incidents dated August 4, 2003.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10033835 · Filed

    WHEN FILLING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH GAS THE OVERFLOW HOSE LEAKED ON MUFFLER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB

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BUELL/SIDE STAND

NHTSA #03V141000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported April 22, 2003 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Potentially affected: 74 vehicles

Buell campaign 0826 · Owners notified April 17, 2003 · Vehicles built February 18, 2003 – March 5, 2003 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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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