1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt. 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 fairing mount assembly bracket can crack and detach from the frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the bracket fails, the fairing could contact the front fender causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle increasingthe potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and install an instrument panel stabilizer. Some motorcycles may already have the stabilizer installed.
Fuel seepage can occur at the mold parting line or at the area where the petcock attaches to the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leaks could result in a fire if an ignition source IS present.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the fuel tanks on the involved motorcycles.
Motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars." the rims do not contain the required designation information.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Owners will receive permanent, adhesive, weather-resistant rim labels with the correct designations. Owners can place the correct labels on themselves or take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer and have the dealer install the labels free of charge for them.
Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
No parts available. won't make the necessary repairs on the other recalls until they get this part. Nhtsa recall 99v106000 and manufacturer's recall 0816. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension › Rear
Recall # 99v107 rear shock absorber/ 99v106 swingarm/ 99v105 fuel tank valve and 99v104 fuel tank mounting. Owner received notices starting in june of 99. Dealer has not received parts to correct these problems. Owner has 3 other recall notices he received in 1995, which have not been corrected due to parts not being available. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank leak developed. The tank was replaced in july of 1996. The second tank experienced the same problem, a leak at the seam. *ak
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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