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1999-2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt and others recall: cables

Buell Motorcycle Co. reported this safety recall on October 30, 2003. It covers about 2,830 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,830
reported
Oct 30, 2003
owners notified
Nov 20, 2003
related complaints
1

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about acceleration problems.

1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt1999 Buell X1 Lightning2000 Buell X1 Lightning

Questions about recall 03V427000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt and others cables?

Yes. Recall 03V427000, reported on October 30, 2003, covers about 2,830 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V427000?

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.

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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