The worst 1996 Buell S2 problems
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Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.
- Risk
- This could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.
Recall number 95V223000 · 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.
PE03043
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Questions about the 1996 Buell S2
Is the 1996 Buell S2 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1996 Buell S2.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Buell S2?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1996 Buell S2 have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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