1997 Buell M2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Buell M2, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Buell M2
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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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
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."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Buell M2 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear shock that was installed on my vehicle as a recall item has failed. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2002 · Suspension
“This part was replaced as a recall item. The replacement part failed immediatly. The dealer was not given athorization to do this recall. They would not release my vehicle without it being done. This”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 29, 2002 · Unknown or other
Compare Buell M2 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell M2 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Buell M2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 Buell M2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Buell M2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Buell M2 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1997 Buell M2
How do I know if my 1997 Buell M2 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 M2; 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 98V036000).
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.