NHTSA Recall 03V427000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V427000; Date: Oct. 30, 2003
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt; 1999 Buell X1 Lightning; 2000 Buell X1 Lightning
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 2,830
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
Buell recall no. 0827. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 2003
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