Recalls 99v107/99v106/99v105, and 99v10;, eastgate harley davidson 699 old state route 74, cinnannti oh 45245 (513)528-1400, these recalls have not been modified. A defects still exists and may result in a crash. Manufacturer stated it would take a month to receive the parts. Please provide further information.
The worst 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
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- Fuel system1
Recalls 4
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
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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.
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Questions about the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
Is the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, fewer than a typical S2 Thunderbolt model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt have?
4 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V104000, 99V105000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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