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Recall campaign00V037000

Recall 00V037000: 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and…
Report received
Feb 14, 2000
Manufacturer
Buell motorcycle co.
Potentially affected
839vehicles
Model years
1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The location of the rear brake line can cause it to become damaged and leak fluid.

Possible consequence

A loss of rear wheel braking capabilities could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake line.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.