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Buell Thunderbolt problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1995–1998: 0 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

1995199619971998

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199502
199601
199701
199801

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine And Engine Cooling2
Suspension2
Structure1

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