BUELL M2 CYCLONE 1999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V140000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | M2 CYCLONE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-04 | 1999-06-03 | 1999-06-07 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-05 - 1999-04-21
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0814
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1177
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 1999. 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 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
