2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 30, 2003Crash risk1999–2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt, 1999–2000 Buell X1 Lightning — Vehicle Speed Control
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.
03V427000 · 3K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Jun 16, 2000Crash risk1999–2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 2000 Buell S3T Thunderbolt and 1 other model — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
00V163000 · 6K units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.