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1997 Buell Cyclone Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Buell Cyclone has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Buell Cyclone. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1997 Buell Cyclone owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Buell Cyclone, describing incidents dated March 27, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #547362 · Filed

    CONSUMER RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE MOUNTING AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, REPAIRS CANNOT BE DONE, DUE TO NO PARTS. *YC

  • ODI #537898 · Filed

    THE FRONT FORKS IN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM WERE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Buell Cyclone in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

BUELL/FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE

NHTSA #97V022000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported February 24, 1997 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Potentially affected: 505 vehicles

Owners notified February 21, 1997 · Vehicles built June 26, 1996 – January 29, 1997 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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