NHTSA recall 03V427000
Vehicle Speed Control · BUELL-out of business
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1999 Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- 1999 Buell X1 LIGHTNING
- 2000 Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- 2000 Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
- 2000 Buell X1 LIGHTNING
- Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
- Buell X1 LIGHTNING
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell X1 Lightning, 2000 Buell X1 Lightning.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V427000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.