Recall
Buell M2 Cyclone — 99V140000
NHTSA ID
99V140000
Make
Buell
Model
M2 Cyclone
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-06-03
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
1,177
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
0814
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.
Consequence
THIS COMPONENT COULD RESTRICT AIR FLOW INTO THE FLOAT BOWL OF THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY.