1999-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S3 Thunderbolt and others recall: rear
Buell Motorcycle Co. reported this safety recall on June 16, 2000. It covers about 6,219 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,219
- reported
- Jun 16, 2000
- owners notified
- Jul 26, 2000
- related complaints
- 9
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
Affected vehicles
- Buell M2 Cyclone 1999-2000 19992000
- Buell S3 Thunderbolt 2000 2000
- Buell S3t Thunderbolt 2000 2000
- Buell X1 Lightning 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about suspension problems.
1999 Buell M2 Cyclone2000 Buell M2 Cyclone2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt2000 Buell X1 Lightning
Questions about recall 00V163000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S3 Thunderbolt and others rear?
Yes. Recall 00V163000, reported on June 16, 2000, covers about 6,219 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V163000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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