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  Safety Recalls of Buell M2 Cyclone Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the Buell M2 Cyclone. 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 Cyclone.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V140000; Jun. 3, 1999

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were manufactured with an incorrect air cleaner component. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V107000; May. 6, 1999

If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2T, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V106000; May. 6, 1999

If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2T, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V105000; May. 6, 1999

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2T, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell X1 Lightning
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 99V104000; May. 6, 1999

This could result in an explosion or fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1996 Buell S1 Lightning, 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt, 1996 Buell S2T, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Buell M2 Cyclone Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 16, 2000   Suspension:rear 6,219
Jun. 3, 1999   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1,177
May. 6, 1999   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 10,556
May. 6, 1999   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 12,321
May. 6, 1999   Suspension:rear 8,950
May. 6, 1999   Suspension:rear:shock Absorber 8,950
Apr. 29, 1999   Unknown Or Other 10,255
Apr. 26, 1999   Suspension:front 5,208
Sep. 12, 1997   Service Brakes 2,820
Feb. 24, 1997   Service Brakes 505


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Buell M2 Cyclone Model Years

Model# Recalls
2000 Buell M2 Cyclone 1
1999 Buell M2 Cyclone 5
1998 Buell M2 Cyclone 7
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone 8