- The problem
- Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
- The risk
- This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the broken shock mount. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Buell S3T Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Buell S3T have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2002 for the shock ABSorber.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical S3T year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Buell S3T recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Buell S3T yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buell S3T: every year compared
All S3T years2002 Buell S3T vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Buell S3T | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2002 Buell M2 | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Buell Buell | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Buell X1 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Buell S3T
Does the 2002 Buell S3T have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Buell S3T: shock ABSorber (January 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Buell S3T had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Buell S3T a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 61 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Buell S3T year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buell S3T years have the most complaints?
1998 (2), 1997 (1). See every Buell S3T year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Buell S3T has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data