4MZRS56J4X3020089

Available vehicle information

VIN
4MZRS56J4X3020089
Model year
1999
Country
United States
Record status
flooded

VIN structure

4MZ WMI · RS56J4 VDS · X3020089 VIS
WMI 4MZ World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS RS56J4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS X3020089 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code X Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 3 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make BUELL
Model S3 THUNDERBOLT
Model year 1999
Manufacturer BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicle type MOTORCYCLE
Body class Motorcycle - Street
Displacement 1.203000 L
Cylinders 2
Engine power 86 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Plant city EAST TROY
Plant state WISCONSIN
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

6
6 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 00V038000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 14/02/2000

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.

Recall 2 00V037000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report received: 14/02/2000

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID.

Consequence

A LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITIES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.

Recall 3 99V097000

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Report received: 29/04/1999

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.

Recall 4 03V427000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Report received: 30/10/2003

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.

Recall 5 99V105000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Report received: 06/05/1999

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.

Recall 6 99V104000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Report received: 06/05/1999

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →

About VIN 4MZRS56J4X3020089

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 4MZRS56J4X3020089 with a 1999. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and flooded as the record status.

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