Vehicle recall 99V140000 · June 3, 1999
1999 Buell M2 Cyclone
Vehicle description: motorcycles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification began June 4, 1999. 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 1-414-343-8400.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
- 99V140000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 3, 1999
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0814
- Owner notification
- June 4, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,177
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell M2 Cyclone (1999): 1999
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