No parts available. Won't make the necessary repairs on the other recalls until they get this part. The federal safety agency recall 99v106000 and manufacturer's recall 0816.
The worst 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Recalls 8
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in an explosion or fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Recall number 99V104000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V105000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
- Risk
- If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Recall number 99V106000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V107000 · Recall details
Unknown or other
- What is wrong
- The fairing mount assembly bracket can crack and detach from the frame.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V153000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Fuel seepage can occur at the mold parting line or at the area where the petcock attaches to the fuel tank.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V116000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V083000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- This can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
Recall number 94V240000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
Defect investigations
Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v‑427 copy attached.
PE03043
What 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall # 99v107 rear shock absorber/ 99v106 swingarm/ 99v105 fuel tank valve and 99v104 fuel tank mounting. Owner received notices starting in june of 99. Dealer has not received parts to correct these problems. Owner has 3 other recall notices he received in 1995, which have not been corrected due to parts not being available.
Gas tank leak developed. The tank was replaced in july of 1996. The second tank experienced the same problem, a leak at the seam.
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Questions about the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
Is the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, close to a typical S2 Thunderbolt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt have?
8 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension and unknown or other.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt fuel system?
Yes, 3 recalls: 99V104000, 99V105000, 95V116000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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