1998 Buell S1W White Lightning Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S1W White Lightning years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning. That is the most of any S1W White Lightning model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Buell S1W White Lightning recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.
Risk: This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle fails to return to idle (PE03043) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Oct 30, 2003, led to recall 03V427000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer received eight manufacturer's . Recalls from 18 may 99 through 20th july 99, and dealer has not repaired any of them because parts were not available: 1. 808 turn signal, 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814 fuel tank mount 6. 815 fuel…
Other Buell S1W White Lightning years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 S1W White Lightning | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Buell S1W White Lightning a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S1W White Lightning model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.