BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V153000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-09-29 | 1997-09-12 | 1997-09-18 |
Production Dates: 1996-07-02 - 1997-09-05
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2820
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES.
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.
