NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Buell S3
The 1999 Buell S3 has 1 NHTSA recall and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Buell dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1999 Buell S3. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #98V199000Reported August 25, 1998 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SWING ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Free manufacturer remedy
DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-414-342-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).