| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
10556
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
10556
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
12321
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
12321
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
8950
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
8950
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1999 |
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
10255
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 29, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
10255
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 26, 1999 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
5208
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 26, 1999
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
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.
Units Affected:
5208
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0810
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 1997 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
2820
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 1997
Model Affected:
1997 BUELL BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Units Affected:
2820
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.