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Vehicle recall 00V163000 · June 16, 2000

Buell M2 Cyclone, S3 Thunderbolt and 2 more models

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Consequence
This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.
Notes
Owner notification began July 26, 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
00V163000
Reported to NHTSA
June 16, 2000
Filed by
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Owner notification
July 26, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected
6,219
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear
Recall 00V163000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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