Wheels: rimRecall 95V-083 · 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 95V-083 covers 651 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
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.
SYSTEM: WHEELS; RIM BASE; FMVSS NO. 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE, PLEASE CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-935-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1994 to April 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.