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1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt recalls, newest first

October 30, 2003NHTSA 03V4270002,830 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary
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.
Consequence
Should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operator's hand is removed from the twist grip, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
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 contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 6, 1999NHTSA 99V10500012,321 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Consequence
Under certain conditions, this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 29, 1999NHTSA 99V09700010,255 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Consequence
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Engine1
  2. Vehicle speed control1

Other Buell S3 Thunderbolt years

Other 1999 Buell models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

  1. 1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
  2. 1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
  4. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
  5. 1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)
All of 1999’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buell dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.