NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Buell X1
The 2002 Buell X1 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Buell dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2002 Buell X1. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #02V003000Reported January 4, 2002 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).