Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 00V-037 · 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 00V-037 covers 839 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID.
The risk
A LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITIES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 30, 1998 to April 23, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.