Buell Recall 97V153000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA recall 97V153000 · announced September 12, 1997 · filed by Buell Motorcycle Co. · 2,820 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE E-CLIP WHICH RETAINS THE DRIVE PIN ON THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR AND CARRIER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE PIN ALLOWING THE PIN TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN THE END OF SEPTEMBER 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-414-935-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone
• 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone
• 1997 Buell S1 Lightning
• 1998 Buell S1 Lightning
• 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning
• 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
• 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
• 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
• 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

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