1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt Recall
The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 1995 S2 Thunderbolt recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details
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The manufacturer may have issued a recall on this motorcycle model due to safety concerns, defective parts, or a multitude of other reasons. Below are all available 1995 S2 Thunderbolt recalls announced by the NHTSA and manufacturer with complete details and information to help you have your motorcycle repaired as soon as possible.
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| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
10556
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
Units Affected:
10556
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
12321
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
12321
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
Units Affected:
8950
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
8950
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 14, 1995 |
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
970
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 14, 1995
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
THE FAIRING MOUNT ASSEMBLY BRACKET CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
970
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1995 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
1226
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 06, 1995
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
1226
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 1995 |
| Component: |
WHEELS:RIM |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
651
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 24, 1995
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
651
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
DEC 05, 1994 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
443
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 05, 1994
Model Affected:
1995 BUELL BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT
Summary
FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AT EITHER OF THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICPRESSURE AND INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Units Affected:
443
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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