Buell Thunderbolt 1997
Model Thunderbolt made in 1997 by Buell got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control).
Model 1997
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | 05/21/1997 | ||
| Rear isolator mounts broke on both sides sending the motorcycle into a wobble resulting in loss of control. this happened after 1 was replaced on recall. nlm | |||