Buell Service Brakes, Hydraulic Recall 97V022000 (505 Vehicles)

The problem

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

The 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.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.

Contacts

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.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Buell dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 97V022000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Buell Cyclone	2	1	-
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone	4	8	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Buell Cyclone

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone

Questions

Is the 97V022000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 97V022000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 97V022000 announced?

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported it to NHTSA on February 24, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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