1996 Buell S2T
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Buell S2T. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 recalls name the 1996 Buell S2T. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
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.
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