Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V153000 Reported September 12, 1997

Buell/front brake rotor

Q: What is recall 97V153000?

NHTSA recall 97V153000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on September 12, 1997. It addresses: Buell/front brake rotor. The recall affects approximately 2,820 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Buell-out Of Business · N/A · 2,820 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V153000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Buell-out Of Business

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,820

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 12, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.

Safety Consequence

This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair these motorcycles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference recall ID 97V153000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97V153000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V153000?

NHTSA recall 97V153000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on September 12, 1997. It addresses: Buell/front brake rotor. The recall affects approximately 2,820 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V153000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.