Buell Thunderbolt 1998
Model Thunderbolt made in 1998 by Buell got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1998
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||
| PE03043 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 09/23/2003 | 10/30/2003 | THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE | 03V427000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Experiencing problem with dealer not honoring two manufacturer's recalls since jul 9 1999. dealer keeps informing consumer that parts have not been received on the swing arm and the rear shock absorber eye. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||