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1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.

Corrective Action

if the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the swingarm.

1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could result in an explosion or fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.

Corrective Action

if the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

fuel seepage can occur at the mold parting line or at the area where the petcock attaches to the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

fuel leaks could result in a fire if an ignition source is present.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove and replace the fuel tanks on the involved motorcycles.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Other

Consequence of Defect

the fairing mount assembly bracket can crack and detach from the frame.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the motorcycles and install an instrument panel stabilizer. some motorcycles may already have the stabilizer installed.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Wheels:Rim

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.

Corrective Action

if the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the swingarm.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could result in an explosion or fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.

Corrective Action

if the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.

Corrective Action

this can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair the brake line assembly.