VIN 4MZYS11J3W3225249

Vehicle identification record for VIN 4MZYS11J3W3225249. This page brings together available vehicle specifications, safety recall information, crash-test data, fuel economy details and archived records associated with this VIN.

Vehicle information for VIN 4MZYS11J3W3225249

VIN
4MZYS11J3W3225249
Model year
1998
Country
United States
Record status
corrosion
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

6
6 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SUSPENSION:FRONT
99V086000 26/04/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM CAN LOSE CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM.

Recall 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
99V097000 29/04/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

Recall 3 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
99V107000 06/05/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.

Recall 4 SUSPENSION:REAR
99V106000 06/05/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.

Consequence

IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.

Recall 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
99V105000 06/05/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.

Consequence

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.

Recall 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
99V104000 06/05/1999 View details
Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

No NHTSA crash-test rating returned

No matching U.S. NCAP safety rating was found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

4MZ WMI · YS11J3 VDS · W3225249 VIS
WMI 4MZ World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS YS11J3 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS W3225249 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code W Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 3 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BUELL
Model S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
Model year 1998
Manufacturer BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicle type MOTORCYCLE
Body class Motorcycle - Dual-Sport/Adventure/Supermoto/On-Off Road
Displacement 1.203000 L
Cylinders 2
Engine power 86 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Manual/Standard
Transmission speeds 5
Plant city EAST TROY
Plant state WISCONSIN
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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