NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BUELL/FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #99V105000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 12,321 vehicles
Owners notified June 15, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – April 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
BUELL/FUEL TANK MOUNTING
NHTSA #99V104000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 10,556 vehicles
Owners notified June 4, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – April 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 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).
BUELL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #99V107000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 8,950 vehicles
Owners notified June 28, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 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).
BUELL/SWINGARM
NHTSA #99V106000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 8,950 vehicles
Owners notified July 8, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 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).
BUELL/SIDESTAND SWITCH
NHTSA #99V097000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice
Reported April 29, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 10,255 vehicles
Owners notified June 24, 1999 · Vehicles built January 20, 1995 – April 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 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).
BUELL/FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM
NHTSA #99V086000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 5,208 vehicles
Buell campaign 0810 · Owners notified May 18, 1999 · Vehicles built January 6, 1996 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM CAN LOSE CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 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).
BUELL/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
NHTSA #97V153000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 1997 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 2,820 vehicles
Owners notified September 29, 1997 · Vehicles built July 2, 1996 – July 4, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE E-CLIP WHICH RETAINS THE DRIVE PIN ON THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR AND CARRIER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE PIN ALLOWING THE PIN TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN THE END OF SEPTEMBER 1997.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 1-414-935-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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