| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2T |
| Units Affected: |
10556
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
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 S2T |
| Units Affected: |
12321
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
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 S2T |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
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 S2T |
| Units Affected: |
8950
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
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: |
NOV 21, 1995 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2T |
| Units Affected: |
116
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 21, 1995
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
Summary
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
116
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
OCT 26, 1995 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2T |
| Units Affected: |
127
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1995
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
Summary
THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK AND BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CUFF WHICH PROVIDES ATTACHMENT TO THE FRONT FORK TUBES.
Consequence
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS. IF THE KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLES, THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY OUR DEALER NETWORK TO HAVE THE SUSPECT TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS REPLACED.
Units Affected:
127
Notes
| Recall Date: |
OCT 26, 1995 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL S2T |
| Units Affected: |
306
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 26, 1995
Model Affected:
1996 BUELL BUELL S2T
Summary
THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK AND BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CUFF WHICH PROVIDES ATTACHMENT TO THE FRONT FORK TUBES.
Consequence
LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS. IF THE KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLES, THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY OUR DEALER NETWORK TO HAVE THE SUSPECT TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS REPLACED.
Units Affected:
306
Notes