1997 Buell M2 Cyclone Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).

8Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your M2 Cyclone?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting

Recall 99V104May 6, 199910,556 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 99V105May 6, 199912,321 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 99V106May 6, 19998,950 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber

Recall 99V107May 6, 19998,950 vehicles affected

Unknown Or Other

Recall 99V097Apr 29, 199910,255 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front

Recall 99V086Apr 26, 19995,208 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 97V153Sep 12, 19972,820 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 97V022Feb 24, 1997505 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2000-06-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, MOTORCYCLE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP, CAUSING A CRASH AND INJURIES. AFTER CRASH DRIVER SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE CALIBER ON THE FRONT WHEEL. *AK *ML
1999-10-27, Suspension
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 99V107000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0817. DEALER STATES NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE RECALL WORK CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1999-10-27, Suspension
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 0816, DEALER STATES NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER HAS YET TO HAVE RECALL WORK CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1999-09-30, Exterior Lighting
THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT SWICH EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *YC

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone questions

Does the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Suspension:Rear; Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber; Unknown Or Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Exterior Lighting (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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