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Buell · Canada · High

Buell S2T Thunderbolt: Steering

Affects Buell S2T Thunderbolt · 1996 — about 7 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain motorcycles, the tall handlebars may crack and could eventually become detached from the cuff which provides attachment to the front fork tubes. This could result in loss of steering and a crash without prior warning. Correction: Handlebars will be replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational