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Buell M2 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1997–2002: 3 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

1997199819992002

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199713
199811
199910
200212

What owners complain about (all years)

Engine And Engine Cooling1
Suspension1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Tires1

Recent recalls

Suspension #02V003000 · 2002 · 387 units

Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.

Risk: This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Fix: 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.

Suspension #98V199000 · 1998 · 136 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.

Risk: This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Delaers will replace the swing arm.

Exterior Lighting #98V036000 · 1998 · 4,724 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.

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