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1999 Buell X1 Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 Buell X1 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 1999 Buell X1. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1999 Buell X1 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Buell X1, describing incidents dated June 19, 1999.

Most-cited components

  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #546493 · Filed

    RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-199). MJS

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Buell X1 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

BUELL/SWING ARM

NHTSA #98V199000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 1998 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Potentially affected: 136 vehicles

Owners notified September 15, 1998 · Vehicles built February 1, 1998 – August 12, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-414-342-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other Buell X1 model years

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