NHTSA Complaint #10183164 — 2004 BUELL XB12S EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10183164
Vehicle	2004 BUELL XB12S
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	April 10, 2005
Date Filed	February 21, 2007
Mileage	4,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HEADLIGHT ON BUELL MOTORCYCLES "R" MODELS (2004 TO CURRENT YEAR) DEGRADES OVER TIME. THE REFLECTIVE COATING MATERIAL IN THE HEADLIGHT HOUSING DEGRADES AND TURNS TO POWDER AND CAUSES THE HEADLIGHT TO BE UN-USEFUL. THE DEGRADE IS CAUSE BY HEAT FROM THE HEADLIGHT. FAILURE ISN'T CORRECTED AS OF TODAY. *JB

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