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Recalls for
1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
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7 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Notes
Owner notification began june 4, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began june 15, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Notes
Owner notification began july 8, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Notes
Owner notification began june 28, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #5 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1999-04-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Notes
Owner notification began june 24, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #6 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 1999-04-29
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.
Notes
Owner notification began may 18, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 1997-09-18
Description
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.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
Notes
Owner notification will begin the end of september 1997.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.