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Recall campaign02V003000

Recall 02V003000: 2002 Buell S3T and 2 other models

Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Report received
Jan 4, 2002
Manufacturer
Buell motorcycle co.
Potentially affected
387vehicles
Model years
2002

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

Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.

Possible consequence

This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the broken shock mount. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.

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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.