Make : BUELL | Model : S3 THUNDERBOLT | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980330 - 19990423 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V037000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000320 | Date Received by ODI: 20000214 | Date Added to Database: 20000228 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 839 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID. |
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Consequence:
A LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITIES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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