2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cables (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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. Owner notification is expected to begin during november or december 2003. Owners should…
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Suspension: rear
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Buell S3 Thunderbolt model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell S3 Thunderbolt model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 7 | 2 |
| 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 7 | 10 |
| 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
How do I know if my 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buell dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V163000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.