NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Buell S2 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Buell S2 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 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. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1995 Buell S2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buell S2.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #847762 · Filed
THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY PARTS TO REPAIR NHTSA RECALL# 95V223000. *AK
ODI #559364 · Filed
KICK STAND INOPERATIVE. NLM
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Buell S2 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
Vehicle Speed Control
Reported November 21, 1995 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Owners notified November 9, 1995 · Vehicles built March 1, 1995 – October 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW THROTTLE SHAFT ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; MOTORCYCLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CALIFORNIA MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A "QWIKSILVER" CARBURETOR.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.
Other Buell S2 model years
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