NHTSA recall 03V427000
Vehicle speed control › Cables
Buell S3 Thunderbolt and 2 more
Reported Oct 30, 20032,830 vehicles affectedBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.Maker’s number 0827
The defect
On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system.
The risk
Should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operator's hand IS removed from the twist grip, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. owner notification IS expected to begin during november or december 2003. owners should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.