Recall
Buell S3t Thunderbolt — 99V107000
NHTSA ID
99V107000
Make
Buell
Model
S3t Thunderbolt
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-05-06
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Units Affected
8,950
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.