1996 BUELL S2 THUNDERBOLT Recalls (4)

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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