| Recall Date: |
JUN 16, 2000 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
6219
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 16, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2 CYCLONE
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
6219
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
JUN 03, 1999 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
1177
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 03, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2 CYCLONE
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
1177
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0814
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
12321
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2 CYCLONE
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Consequence
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.
Units Affected:
12321
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
10556
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2 CYCLONE
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
Units Affected:
10556
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1999 |
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
10255
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 29, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2 CYCLONE
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Units Affected:
10255
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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