Vehicle recall 02V003000 · January 4, 2002
Buell M2, M2L and 2 more models
Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the broken shock mount. Owner notification began January 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 4, 2002
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Owner notification
- January 9, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 387
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Shock absorber
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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