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1999 Buell M2 Cyclone Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 00V163000 Reported 6,219 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if…

  2. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 99V140000 Reported 1,177 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were manufactured with an incorrect air cleaner component.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the float bowl vent assembly for proper venting and correct this condition if necessary.

  3. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 99V104000 Reported 10,556 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.

  4. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 99V105000 Reported 12,321 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.

  5. Unknown or other

    NHTSA 99V097000 Reported 10,255 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.

3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 2 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Rear brake pedal contacts frame before pressure is applied to master cylinder. Front brakes are the only mechanism that stops motorcycle. Please describe details. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2002 · Service brakes, hydraulic

“Recall 00v163000. Parts are not available.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 7, 2000 · Suspension

Compare Buell M2 Cyclone model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Buell M2 Cyclone model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone84
1998 Buell M2 Cyclone70
1999 Buell M2 Cyclone53
2000 Buell M2 Cyclone13

Checking a specific 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone

How do I know if my 1999 Buell M2 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 00V163000).

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.

Other Buell models

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.