1998 Buell S3T
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Buell S3T. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Buell S3T. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Motorcycle handling suddenly deteriorated, became unstable. upon stopping to investigate could not determine cause. went immediately to buell dealership where certified buell technician adjusted rear shock preload. this improved the handling somewhat but did not correct it. another buell…
Motorcycle handling suddenly deteriorated, became unstable. upon stopping to investigate could not determine cause. went immediately to buell dealership where certified buell technician adjusted rear shock preload. this improved the handling somewhat but did not correct it. another buell technician at another dealership suspected frame defect and upon disassembly determined frame to be at fault. technician was unable to re-assemble motorcycle due to defective frame. buell customer service refuses to fix motorcycle or give any compensation. buell dealership unable or unwilling to help remedy the situation. I now have a $13,000 pile of buell parts on my garage floor.
- Suspension › Front
The consumer did not receive recall repair (99v-086) when being serviced, the component failed while driving due to improper recall service. *mjs
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell IS recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached.
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