NHTSA Recall 00V037000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 14, 2000, covering an estimated 839 vehicles. It affects 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt.

839

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2000

owners notified (March 20)

NHTSA campaign	00V037000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report received	February 14, 2000
Owner notification	March 20, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear brake line.

Notes

Owner notification began march 20, 2000.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 1-414-343-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V037000

Make and model	Model years
Buell S3 Thunderbolt	1999

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.