1997 Buell M2
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Buell M2. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Buell M2. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
This part was replaced as a recall item. The replacement part failed immediatly. The dealer was not given athorization to do this recall. They would not release my vehicle without it being done. This was '!@#$%. Then the recalled part failed immediately. I want to be contacted. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak
- Suspension › Rear
Rear shock that was installed on my vehicle as a recall item has failed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dealer notified owner no parts available for the front isolator motor mount. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Throttle fails to return to idle
To address the problem described above, buell IS recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached.
Every Buell M2 model year
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