Known Recalls

Model year record

1997 BUELL Cyclone

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 4 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V022000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
505
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-24
Owners notified
1997-02-21

Defect description

THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Suspension: front1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.