2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
The 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, SUSPENSION:REAR.
Recalls for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT, potentially affecting up to 9,049 vehicles.
Recall 03V427000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 2,830 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR'S HAND IS REMOVED FROM THE TWIST GRIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THROTTLE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH SERVES TO ENSURE RETENTION OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLES IN THE CABLE GUIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
View full details →Recall 00V163000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 6,219 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT.
Safety Rating for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT
- 1997 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT — 0 complaints
- 1998 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT — 0 complaints
- 2000 BUELL S3T THUNDERBOLT (current)
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