1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2 Thunderbolt years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 8 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt. That is the most of any S2 Thunderbolt model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%). There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 8safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt recalls (8)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in an explosion or fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Risk: If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Risk: If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Unknown or other
Problem: The fairing mount assembly bracket can crack and detach from the frame.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and install an instrument panel stabilizer. Some motorcycles may already have the stabilizer installed.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: Fuel seepage can occur at the mold parting line or at the area where the petcock attaches to the fuel tank.
Risk: Fuel leaks could result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
Fix: Dealers will remove and replace the fuel tanks on the involved motorcycles.
Wheels:rim
Problem: 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.
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Risk: This can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.
Fix: Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Throttle fails to return to idle (PE03043) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Oct 30, 2003, led to recall 03V427000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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
Other Buell S2 Thunderbolt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 S2 Thunderbolt | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, steering, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt?
Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S2 Thunderbolt model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.