2002 Buell M2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2002 Buell M2 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your M2?

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

2002 Buell M2 recalls

Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber

Recall 02V003Jan 4, 2002387 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 Buell M2 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts1
Tires1

What owners report

2012-04-27, Tires
2002 BUELL M2 MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE PIRELLI SCORPION TIRE *TGW WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING IN THE FRONT TIRE AND ALMOST CRASHED, BUT HIS ARM STRENGTH PREVENTED IT FROM HAPPENING. WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE CONSUMER GRABBED THE HANDLE BARS AND EXERTED OVER 150 POUNDS OF PRESSURE, ALONG WITH DECREASING DECELERATION TO 40 MPH, THEN TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING PENETRATING THE TIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A HUGE PUNCTURE MARK AND NO INDICATION OF ANY FOREIGN OBJECT PRESENT. THE TIRE WOULD
2009-04-22, Seat Belts
LOWR. *TR

2002 Buell M2 questions

Does the 2002 Buell M2 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2002 Buell M2: Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buell M2?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Buell M2 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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