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2002 Buell M2

Component

Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber

Consequence of Defect

certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.

Corrective Action

this could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the broken shock mount. owner notification began january 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680.

1999 Buell M2

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. the swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.

Corrective Action

this condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.

Recall Notes

delaers will replace the swing arm.

1998 Buell M2

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

an operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.

1997 Buell M2

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

an operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.