1999 Buell M2 Cyclone
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. a new shock absorber IS currently being developed. when the new shock absorber IS available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were manufactured with an incorrect air cleaner component.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This component could restrict air flow into the float bowl of the carburetor, causing fuel to overflow, which could result in a fire. this could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the float bowl vent assembly for proper venting and correct this condition if necessary.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in an explosion or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Under certain conditions, this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. this condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brake pedal contacts frame before pressure IS applied to master cylinder. front brakes are the only mechanism that stops motorcycle. please describe details. *ak
- Suspension
Recall 00v163000. parts are not available.*ak
- Suspension › Rear
Consumer appointment was delayed until last week of august 2000. Consumer felt it was a great inconvenience. *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.
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