Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V134000 Reported May 24, 1999

Buell/battery cable

Q: What is recall 99V134000?

NHTSA recall 99V134000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on May 24, 1999. It addresses: Buell/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 1,765 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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 · Electrical System · 1,765 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V134000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Buell-out Of Business

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

1,765

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 24, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the positive battery cable can contact the battery carrier.

Safety Consequence

Should this occur, the motorcycle could stall or quit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable routing and correct it if there is any sign of contact.

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 99V134000 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 →

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Buell-out Of Business or involving Electrical System.

Recall 26V311000

Oshkosh Corporation

High voltage battery contactor failure may cause loss of drive power

Electrical System · 83 affected · May 18, 2026

Recall 26V308000

Hyundai Motor America

Hybrid power control unit may overheat

Electrical System · 54,337 affected · May 15, 2026

Recall 26V305000

Bmw Of North America, Llc

Dc/dc converter electrical connection may corrode

Electrical System · 116 affected · May 14, 2026

Recall 78V222000

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Electrical system:wiring

Electrical System · 161 affected · Oct 11, 1978

Large Recall 26V281000

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Blank instrument panel display

Electrical System · 144,049 affected · May 1, 2026

FAQ: Recall 99V134000

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

What is recall 99V134000?

NHTSA recall 99V134000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on May 24, 1999. It addresses: Buell/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 1,765 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V134000 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.