1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES
NHTSA campaign 00V037000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Feb 14, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID.
The risk
A LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITIES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Buell | S3 Thunderbolt | 1999 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V037000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.