Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls
There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Buell S2 Thunderbolt, covering 44,067 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls by model year
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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
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
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
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
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
Questions about the Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls
How do I check if my Buell S2 Thunderbolt has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Buell S2 Thunderbolt have?
8, covering suspension, fuel system, gasoline and unknown or other.
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