1996 Buell S2T Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S2T years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Buell S2T so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Buell S2T recalls (5)
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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.
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 S2T years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 S2T | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Buell S2T?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Buell S2T?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Buell S2T a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S2T model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.