Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V427000 Reported October 30, 2003

Buell/throttle control

Q: What is recall 03V427000?

NHTSA recall 03V427000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on October 30, 2003. It addresses: Buell/throttle control. The recall affects approximately 2,830 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Buell-out Of Business · Vehicle Speed Control · 2,830 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V427000

Manufacturer Campaign

0827

Manufacturer

Buell-out Of Business

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

2,830

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 30, 2003

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference recall ID 03V427000 or campaign 0827.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V427000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V427000?

NHTSA recall 03V427000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on October 30, 2003. It addresses: Buell/throttle control. The recall affects approximately 2,830 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V427000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0827. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.