1997 Buell S3 Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1997 Buell S3 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Lights
1
Suspension
1
Transmission
1

Problems by type

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Lights
1
Suspension
1
Transmission
1

Recalls 1

Exterior lighting: turn signalReported February 23, 1998 · 4,724 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.

Recall number 98V036000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Throttle fails to return to idleOpened September 23, 2003, closed October 30, 2003

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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What 1997 Buell S3 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Lights, Suspension · CT

Latch mechanism for saddlebags broke. Yh

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Questions about the 1997 Buell S3

Is the 1997 Buell S3 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Buell S3, close to a typical S3 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Buell S3?

Lights, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Buell S3 have?

1 recall, covering exterior lighting.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Buell S3 lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V036000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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1997 Buell S3 problems