BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT 2000: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V163000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S3 THUNDERBOLT | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-07-26 | 2000-06-16 | 2000-06-16 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-05 - 2000-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 2000.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'.
