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Buell M2 Cyclone Recall 97V022: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 97V022, reported February 24, 1997, 505 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V022BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN BRAKE FLUID FLOW AND PROHIBIT THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-935-0400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Buell Cyclone1997
Buell M2 Cyclone1997