1995 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 94V240000 on 01/02/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 10/31/1994
- Affected:
- 443
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; hydraulic lines; fittings.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact buell distribution at 1-414-935-4358.also contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V083000 on 04/30/1995
- Component:
- Wheels:rim
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1994 - 03/31/1995
- Affected:
- 651
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- System: wheels; rim base; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: motorcycles. note: if you do not receive the labels within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V116000 on 06/12/1995
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 04/30/1995
- Affected:
- 1,226
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove and replace the fuel tanks on the involved motorcycles.
- Notes:
- System: fuel.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V153000 on 08/20/1995
- Component:
- Unknown or other
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 02/28/1995
- Affected:
- 970
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and install an instrument panel stabilizer. some motorcycles may already have the stabilizer installed.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; motorcycle fairing.vehicle description: motorcycles. note: owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 99V104000 on 05/09/1999
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 04/20/1999
- Affected:
- 10,556
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 4, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V105000 on 05/09/1999
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 04/20/1999
- Affected:
- 12,321
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 15, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V106000 on 05/09/1999
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 06/15/1998
- Affected:
- 8,950
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the swingarm.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began july 8, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V107000 on 05/09/1999
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:shock absorber
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 06/15/1998
- Affected:
- 8,950
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 28, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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