Recall 99V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1995-1999 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
RECALL This recall affects up to 12,321 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V105000 |
| Manufacturer | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 12,321 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT, 1996 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1996 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT, 1996 BUELL S2T, 1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1997 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, 1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT, 1997 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT, 1998 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT, 1998 BUELL S1 WHITE LIGHTNING, 1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1998 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, 1998 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT, 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, 1999 BUELL X1 LIGHTNING, 1999 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Safety Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
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