The cycle has cracked shock absorbers on the rear suspensions that are on recall. The consumer called the manufacturer, who claimed the recall did not affect the consumer's cycle. A dealer informed the consumer that the shock absorber on the cycle were in fact the recalled equipment. Recall no. #98v199000,buell/swing arm.
The worst 1999 Buell S3 problems
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- Suspension2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
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- Suspension2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Delaers will replace the swing arm.
Recall number 98V199000 · 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.
PE03043
What 1999 Buell S3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There are two bolts that hold the front of the engine to the frame. The engine is a critical structural member of the frame. One of the bolts was loose, the other was broken. Had the other broke I would probably have crashed.
Recall 98 v 199 000/swing arm : also other manufacturer's recall notice received on a fuel tank, kick stand switch, and a brake line. None of recalls have been honored since above incident date. Dealer: son harley davidson, denver,co; phone# 303/287-7566, still unable to honor recall. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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Questions about the 1999 Buell S3
Is the 1999 Buell S3 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Buell S3, 3.0 times a typical S3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Buell S3?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Buell S3 have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buell S3 suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V199000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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