BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V106000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-08 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-05-10 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1998-06-16
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
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'.
