1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #99V105000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
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| Motorcycle |
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT |
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| Manufacturer |
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1994 - 4/21/1999 |
| Recalled on |
5/10/1999 |
| Influenced by |
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/15/1999 |
| # Affected |
12,321 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED. |
| Consequences |
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 1999.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). |
| See also |
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1997 BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SHOCK ABSORBER
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