Buell M2 Cyclone problems & recalls

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.

Risk: This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were manufactured with an incorrect air cleaner component.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the float bowl vent assembly for proper venting and correct this condition if necessary.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could result in an explosion or fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the swingarm.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative

Risk: This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.

Fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.

Risk: This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.

Risk: This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair these motorcycles.

Problem: The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.