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Buell S3 recalls

DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Buell S3 since 1998, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 448 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Buell S3 recalls, newest first

  1. S3, S3T, X1 · possible sticking throttle

    6 Feb 2004 · RM/2003/019

    The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

    Fix: Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

    123 vehicles

  2. M2, S3, X1 · rear shock absorber mounting may fail

    12 Apr 2002 · RM/2002/004

    The rear shock absorber (suspension damper) front mounting bracket may crack and allow the shock absorber to become partly detached. This could affect the safe control of the motorcycle.

    Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new shock absorber mounting bracket.

    22 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2001 to 14 Nov 2001

  3. M2, S1, S1W, S3, S3T · no warning to rider in the event of failure of the flashing indicators

    20 Jun 1998 · RM/98/006

    Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

    Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

    303 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1998

Other Buell models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.