1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
The 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum (1 complaint), Suspension (1 complaint), and Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE, potentially affecting up to 40,528 vehicles.
Recall 00V163000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 6,219 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
Consequence: THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 99V097000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 10,255 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
View full details →Recall 99V105000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 12,321 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 99V104000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 10,556 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
View full details →Recall 99V140000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,177 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR BRAKE PEDAL CONTACTS FRAME BEFORE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO MASTER CYLINDER. FRONT BRAKES ARE THE ONLY MECHANISM THAT STOPS MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
RECALL 00V163000. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.*AK
CONSUMER APPOINTMENT WAS DELAYED UNTIL LAST WEEK OF AUGUST 2000. CONSUMER FELT IT WAS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL M2 CYCLONE
- 1997 BUELL M2 CYCLONE — 4 complaints
- 1998 BUELL M2 CYCLONE — 0 complaints
- 1999 BUELL M2 CYCLONE (current)
- 2000 BUELL M2 CYCLONE — 4 complaints
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