- The problem
- The throttle cable wheel of the carburetor can move on its shaft and come in contact with the carburetor support bracket.
- The risk
- This could prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new throttle shaft on the affected motorcycles.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Buell S2 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1995 Buell S2 with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1995 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1996 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Buell S2 problems
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1995 Buell S2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 1995 Buell S2
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
GAS TANK LEAKS. NLM
The dealer was contacted and they do not have any parts to repair nhtsa recall# 95v223000. *Ak
Buell S2: every year compared
All S2 years1995 Buell S2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Buell S2 | 2 | 1 | - | |
| 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt | 3 | 8 | - | Compare |
| 1995 Buell Thunderbolt | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Buell S2T | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Buell S2
Does the 1995 Buell S2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 Buell S2: vehicle speed control (November 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buell S2?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Buell S2 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 15, 1999 and the latest on February 2, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 1995 Buell S2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data