Campaign 97V-022

Front brake line hose can kink during front brake action

Defect summary

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

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 97V022000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 2, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 97V-022
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Buell	Cyclone	1997	1
Buell	M2 Cyclone	1997	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.