1996 Buell S2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Buell S2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Buell S2. Newest first.
The throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell IS recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached.
Every Buell S2 model year
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