Vehicle recall 97V022000 · February 24, 1997
Buell Cyclone and M2 Cyclone
The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.
- Consequence
- This condition can impede the return brake fluid flow and prohibit the immediate release of the front brake caliper pistons increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began February 27, 1997.NOTE: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 1-414-935-0400.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration;s auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 24, 1997
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 505
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell Cyclone (1997): 1997
- Buell M2 Cyclone (1997): 1997
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