1996 BUELL S2T Recalls (7)

Campaign:
95V223000 on 11/29/1995
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
02/28/1995 - 09/30/1995
Affected:
116
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.
Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; motorcycles.vehicle description: california model motorcycles equipped with a "qwiksilver" carburetor.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:
95V208001 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
02/28/1995 - 09/30/1995
Affected:
127
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: structure; frame.vehicle description: motorcycles with "leefab tall touring" handlebars and replacement part kits (pn 55899-94y).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:
95V208002 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
02/28/1995 - 09/30/1995
Affected:
306
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
System: structure; frame.vehicle description: motorcycles with "leefab tall touring" handlebars and replacement part kits (pn 55899-94y).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:
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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