CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt recalls
Most common 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. LEAVING A STOP, THE ENGINE WENT TO WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. THE BIKE WHEELIED, I FELL OFF AT ABOUT 35 MPH. THE ENGINE THROTTLE STAYED WIDE OPEN UNTIL THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SHUT IT DOWN. I INJURED MY LEFT SHOULDER AND ELBOW. WHEN I GOT THE BUELL HOME AND INVESTIGATED, I FOUND THE THROTTLE BODY SHAFT HAD FRACTURED AT THE FIRST SCREW HOLE, LEAVING THE BUTTERFLY FREE TO GO WIDE OPEN. LOOKING AT THE BUELL ENTHUSIAST'S WEBSITE "BADWEATHER BIKERS", I FIND THAT THROTTLE SHAFT BREAKAGE IS NOT UNCOMMON IN FUEL-INJECTED 1999 - 2007 BUELLS. SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, AS I DID. *TR
1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt questions
Does the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt: Vehicle Speed Control:Cables; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt has been fixed?
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