The worst 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt problems
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Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V427000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
- Risk
- 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 installed at no charge through the dealer network.
Recall number 00V163000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v‑427 copy attached.
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Questions about the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Is the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
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How many recalls does the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and suspension.
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