1996 BUELL S2t Recalls

1. Recall 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.

   Possible Effects

   THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

   Action

   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).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-02-01 - 1999-04-21

   Vehicles Affected

   10556

2. Recall Description

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   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).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-02-01 - 1999-04-21

   Vehicles Affected

   12321

3. Recall Description

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.

   Possible Effects

   IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

   Action

   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).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-02-01 - 1998-06-16

   Vehicles Affected

   8950

4. Recall Description

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.

   Possible Effects

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

   Action

   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).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-02-01 - 1998-06-16

   Vehicles Affected

   8950

5. Recall Description

   THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.

   Possible Effects

   THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1995-03-01 - 1995-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   116

6. Recall Description

   THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK AND BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CUFF WHICH PROVIDES ATTACHMENT TO THE FRONT FORK TUBES.

   Possible Effects

   LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS. IF THE KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLES, THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY OUR DEALER NETWORK TO HAVE THE SUSPECT TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS REPLACED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH "LEEFAB TALL TOURING" HANDLEBARS AND REPLACEMENT PART KITS (PN 55899-94Y).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 Manufacture Dates

   1995-03-01 - 1995-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   127

7. Recall Description

   THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK AND BECOME DETACHED FROM THE CUFF WHICH PROVIDES ATTACHMENT TO THE FRONT FORK TUBES.

   Possible Effects

   LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS. IF THE KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLES, THE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY OUR DEALER NETWORK TO HAVE THE SUSPECT TALL TOURING HANDLEBARS REPLACED.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH "LEEFAB TALL TOURING" HANDLEBARS AND REPLACEMENT PART KITS (PN 55899-94Y).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 Manufacture Dates

   1995-03-01 - 1995-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   306