The 1997 Buell Cyclone has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 505 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.
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.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The front forks in the suspension system were incorrectly positioned, causing vibration.”
“Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. However, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc”
“Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. However, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc”
“Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. However, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc”
TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED ABOVE, BUELL IS RECALLING THOSE FUEL-INJECTED MOTORCYCLES THAT IT BUILT WITHOUT A THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL CLAMP.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT, PLEASE REFER TO THE MEMORANDUM ENTITLED THE SCOPE OF BUELL'S SAFETY RECALL, 03V-427 COPY ATTACHED.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Buell Cyclone as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.