NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, describing incidents dated June 15, 1996.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #851365 · Filed
NO PARTS AVAILABLE. WON'T MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS ON THE OTHER RECALLS UNTIL THEY GET THIS PART. NHTSA RECALL 99V106000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0816. *AK
ODI #848499 · Filed
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…
ODI #803884 · Filed
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
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE03-043: THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE
Closed October 30, 2003
BUELL/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #99V107000 · Suspension — Rear — Shock Absorber · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 8,950 vehicles
Owners notified June 28, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 1999.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 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BUELL/SWINGARM
NHTSA #99V106000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 8,950 vehicles
Owners notified July 8, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – June 16, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
Safety consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 1999.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 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BUELL/FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #99V105000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 12,321 vehicles
Owners notified June 15, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – April 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 1999.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 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
BUELL/FUEL TANK MOUNTING
NHTSA #99V104000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting · NHTSA notice
Reported May 6, 1999 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 10,556 vehicles
Owners notified June 4, 1999 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – April 21, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 1999. 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 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Unknown or Other
Reported August 14, 1995 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 970 vehicles
Owners notified August 8, 1995 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – March 1, 1995 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
THE FAIRING MOUNT ASSEMBLY BRACKET CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE FRAME.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND INSTALL AN INSTRUMENT PANEL STABILIZER. SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY ALREADY HAVE THE STABILIZER INSTALLED.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MOTORCYCLE FAIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Reported June 6, 1995 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 1,226 vehicles
Owners notified June 9, 1995 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – May 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
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.
Wheels — Rim
Reported April 24, 1995 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 651 vehicles
Owners notified April 20, 1995 · Vehicles built June 1, 1994 – April 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Reported December 5, 1994 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 443 vehicles
Owners notified December 5, 1994 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – November 1, 1994 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AT EITHER OF THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICPRESSURE AND INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC LINES; FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT BUELL DISTRIBUTION AT 1-414-935-4358.ALSO CONTACTTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINEAT 1-800-424-9393.
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