Recall 99V107000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Defect in 1995-1998 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,950 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V107000 |
| Manufacturer | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,950 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1995 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT, 1996 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT, 1996 BUELL S2T, 1996 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1997 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT, 1997 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT, 1997 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, 1998 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT, 1998 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT, 1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING, 1998 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, 1998 BUELL S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Safety Consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
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