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Safety Recalls of Buell S3 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Buell S3. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buell S3.

NHTSA Recall #: 98V199000; Aug. 25, 1998

This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell M2, 1999 Buell S3, 1999 Buell X1

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V036000; Feb. 23, 1998

An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2, 1998 Buell M2, 1996 Buell S1, 1997 Buell S1, 1998 Buell S1, 1998 Buell S1W, 1997 Buell S3, 1998 Buell S3, 1997 Buell S3T, 1998 Buell S3T

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Buell S3 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Aug. 25, 1998	Suspension:rear	136
Feb. 23, 1998	Exterior Lighting:turn Signal	4,724

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Buell S3 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1999 Buell S3	1
1998 Buell S3	1
1997 Buell S3	1