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Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1996 Buell S1 Lightning

NHTSA data on file today

The 1996 Buell S1 Lightning has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #99V107000 BUELL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NHTSA notice
NHTSA #99V106000 BUELL/SWINGARM NHTSA notice
NHTSA #99V105000 BUELL/FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
NHTSA #99V104000 BUELL/FUEL TANK MOUNTING NHTSA notice
NHTSA #99V095000 BUELL/BATTERY CABLE NHTSA notice
NHTSA #99V097000 BUELL/SIDESTAND SWITCH NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Electrical System 1 complaint
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1996 Buell S1 Lightning

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