Vehicle recall 03V427000 · October 30, 2003
Buell S3 Thunderbolt, X1 Lightning and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0827.CUSTOMERS can 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
- 03V427000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 2003
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0827
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,830
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell S3 Thunderbolt (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
- Buell S3T Thunderbolt (2000): 2000
- Buell X1 Lightning (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
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