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 was '!@#$%. Then the recalled part failed immediately. I want to be contacted. No safety defect mentioned.
The worst 1997 Buell M2 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Suspension1
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- Engine1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
Recall number 98V036000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Throttle fails to return to idle
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.
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What 1997 Buell M2 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Rear shock that was installed on my vehicle as a recall item has failed.
Dealer notified owner no parts available for the front isolator motor mount.
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Questions about the 1997 Buell M2
Is the 1997 Buell M2 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 Buell M2, 1.5 times a typical M2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Buell M2?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Buell M2 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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