BUELL S3T 2002: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S3T | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-01-09 | 2002-01-04 | 2002-01-11 |
Production Dates: 2001-09-12 - 2001-11-14
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 387
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
