BUELL-out of business: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by BUELL-out of business in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 2, 2003

(Campaign #: 0828)

BUELL/HORN WIRING

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW.

NHTSA ID: 03V494000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 581

Consequence Summary:

IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 30, 2003

(Campaign #: 0827)

BUELL/THROTTLE CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 03V427000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 2,830

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 22, 2003

(Campaign #: 0826)

BUELL/SIDE STAND

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE.

NHTSA ID: 03V141000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 74

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2003. 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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