1995 Buell Recall - S2, S2T - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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Make : BUELL
Model : S2
Year : 1995
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V223000
Mfr's Report Date : NOV 15, 1995
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 116

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

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

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.

Recall Documents

RC-95V223-NN.PDF Recall Document