Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V036000 Reported February 23, 1998

Buell/fmvss 108/turn signal lamps

Q: What is recall 98V036000?

NHTSA recall 98V036000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on February 23, 1998. It addresses: Buell/fmvss 108/turn signal lamps. The recall affects approximately 4,724 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Buell-out Of Business · Exterior Lighting · 4,724 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V036000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Buell-out Of Business

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

4,724

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 23, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Safety Consequence

An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference recall ID 98V036000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V036000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V036000?

NHTSA recall 98V036000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on February 23, 1998. It addresses: Buell/fmvss 108/turn signal lamps. The recall affects approximately 4,724 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V036000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.