Buell Recall 97V022000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 97V022000 · announced February 24, 1997 · filed by Buell Motorcycle Co. · 505 units affected

The problem

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

The 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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Buell Cyclone
• 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.