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1996 Buell S2t

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

the tall touring handlebars can crack and become detached from the cuff which provides attachment to the front fork tubes.

Corrective Action

loss of control of the motorcycle can occur increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the tall touring handlebars. if the kits have been installed on vehicles, the owners will be notified by our dealer network to have the suspect tall touring handlebars replaced.

1996 Buell S2t

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.

Corrective Action

this could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.

1996 Buell S2t

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 S2t

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 S2t

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 S2t

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.

1996 Buell S2t

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

the tall touring handlebars can crack and become detached from the cuff which provides attachment to the front fork tubes.

Corrective Action

loss of control of the motorcycle can occur increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the tall touring handlebars. if the kits have been installed on vehicles, the owners will be notified by our dealer network to have the suspect tall touring handlebars replaced.

1995 Buell S2t

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

the throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.

Corrective Action

this could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.