Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 97V-022 · Buell vehicles
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 97V-022 covers 505 Buell vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 26, 1996 to January 29, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.