Buell Cyclone
Model Cyclone made by Buell got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V022000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 06/26/1996 to 01/29/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 505 | 02/21/1997 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 02/24/1997 | 02/26/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||
| PE03043 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 09/23/2003 | 10/30/2003 | THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLE | 03V427000 | |
| To address the problem described above, buell is recalling those fuel-injected motorcycles that it built without a throttle cable control clamp.for more information on this subject, please refer to the memorandum entitled the scope of buell's safety recall, 03v-427 copy attached. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. however, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. however, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. however, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/27/1998 | 2 | 07/29/1997 | |
| The front forks in the suspension system were incorrectly positioned, causing vibration. | |||