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2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system.

Corrective Action

should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operatorøs hand is removed from the twist grip, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. owner notification is expected to begin during november or december 2003. owners should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.

2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.

Corrective Action

this could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. a new shock absorber is currently being developed. when the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sidestand switch.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motorcycles.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.

Corrective Action

if the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the swingarm.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in an explosion or fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.

Corrective Action

if the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. the front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.

Corrective Action

this could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the sidestand switch.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these motorcycles.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.

Corrective Action

if the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the swingarm.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this could result in an explosion or fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.

Corrective Action

if the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. the front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.

Corrective Action

this could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.