BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT 1999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V427000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-20 | 2003-10-30 | 2003-10-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0827
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2830
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR'S HAND IS REMOVED FROM THE TWIST GRIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
BUELL RECALL NO. 0827.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
