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1995 Buell S2 ThunderboltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline20
Steering10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 99V-107 · May 6, 1999 · 8,950 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 99V-105 · May 6, 1999 · 12,321 vehicles

Risk. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 95V-153 · Aug 14, 1995 · 970 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: rim

Recall 95V-083 · Apr 24, 1995 · 651 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-240 · Dec 5, 1994 · 443 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICPRESSURE AND INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buell.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other S2 Thunderbolt year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S2 Thunderbolt median. How we score

'95'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLEPE03043 · closed Oct 30, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-427
In owners' words

What S2 Thunderbolt owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL # 99V107 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER/ 99V106 SWINGARM/ 99V105 FUEL TANK VALVE AND 99V104 FUEL TANK MOUNTING. OWNER RECEIVED NOTICES STARTING IN JUNE OF 99. DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS. OWNER HAS 3 OTHER RECALL NOTICES HE RECEIVED IN 1995, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED DUE…
Complaint 848499 · Sep 23, 1999
GAS TANK LEAK DEVELOPED. THE TANK WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 1996. THE SECOND TANK EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, A LEAK AT THE SEAM. *AK
Complaint 803884 · Oct 22, 1996

Own a 1995 S2 Thunderbolt?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.