1997 Buell Cyclone Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Buell Cyclone, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 1997
- 2000
1 safety recall for the 1997 Buell Cyclone
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic
The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Buell Cyclone have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. However, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 19, 1999 · Fuel system, gasoline
“The front forks in the suspension system were incorrectly positioned, causing vibration.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 1998 · Suspension
Compare Buell Cyclone model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell Cyclone model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Buell Cyclone | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Buell Cyclone | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Buell Cyclone
How do I know if my 1997 Buell Cyclone has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Buell Cyclone; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buell dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V022000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.