Recall campaign99V097000
Recall 99V097000: 1997–1999 Buell M2 Cyclone and 5 other models
Unknown or other
- Report received
- Apr 29, 1999
- Manufacturer
- Buell motorcycle co.
- Potentially affected
- 10,255vehicles
- Model years
- 1996–1999
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Possible consequence
This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone4 complaints
- 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone0 complaints
- 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone3 complaints
- 1996 Buell S1 Lightning3 complaints
- 1997 Buell S1 Lightning7 complaints
- 1998 Buell S1 Lightning3 complaints
- 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning4 complaints
- 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt2 complaints
- 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt10 complaints
- 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt1 complaints
- 1997 Buell S3T1 complaints
- 1998 Buell S3T2 complaints
- 1999 Buell X1 Lightning2 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.