Buell S3 Thunderbolt, S3T Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning (1999-2000): Vehicle speed control
Recall 03V427000 · Oct 30, 2003 · Buell Motorcycle Co.
2,830
vehicles affected
2,830
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V427000
- Date
- Oct 30, 2003
- Maker
- Buell Motorcycle Co.
- Units affected
- 2,830
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Cables
- Model years
- 1999-2000
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buell | S3 Thunderbolt | 1999-2000 |
| Buell | S3T Thunderbolt | 2000 |
| Buell | X1 Lightning | 1999-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V427000?
3 models: Buell S3 Thunderbolt (1999-2000), Buell S3T Thunderbolt (2000), Buell X1 Lightning (1999-2000), about 2,830 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.