BUELL CYCLONE 1997: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V022000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | CYCLONE | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-02-21 | 1997-02-24 | 1997-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1996-06-26 - 1997-01-29
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 505
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.
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.
