1996 Buell S2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Buell S2 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Buell S2 recalls (1)
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Vehicle speed control
Problem: The throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.
Risk: This could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.
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.
Other Buell S2 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 S2 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Buell S2?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Buell S2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Buell S2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S2 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.