Fuel system, gasolineRecall 95V-116 · 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 95V-116 covers 1,226 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 1995.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,2261 model
ReportedJun 6, 1995Owners notified Jun 9, 1995
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 95V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK.

The risk

FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES.

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD 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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 1, 1994 to May 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.