There have been 3 safety recalls for the Buell M2. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buell M2.
This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell M2, 1999 Buell S3, 1999 Buell X1 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2, 1998 Buell M2, 1996 Buell S1, 1997 Buell S1, 1998 Buell S1, 1998 Buell S1W, 1997 Buell S3, 1998 Buell S3, 1997 Buell S3T, 1998 Buell S3T |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Buell M2, 2002 Buell M2L, 2002 Buell S3T, 2002 Buell X1 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Recall Summary: Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2002 | Suspension:front:shock Absorber | 387 |
| Aug. 25, 1998 | Suspension:rear | 136 |
| Feb. 23, 1998 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 4,724 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2002 Buell M2 | 1 |
| 1999 Buell M2 | 1 |
| 1998 Buell M2 | 1 |
| 1997 Buell M2 | 1 |