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Vehicle recall 95V083000 · April 24, 1995

1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt

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…

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
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.
Notes
System: wheels; rim base; FMVSS no. 120.VEHICLE description: motorcycles. Note: if you do not receive the labels within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
95V083000
Reported to NHTSA
April 24, 1995
Filed by
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Owner notification
April 20, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected
651
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Wheels › Rim
Recall 95V083000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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