Vehicle recall 94V240000 · December 5, 1994

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Consequence: This can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic lines; fittings.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact buell distribution at 1-414-935-4358.ALSO contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V240000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 1994
Filed by: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Owner notification: December 5, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 443
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V240000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Buell S2 Thunderbolt (1995): 1995

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