NHTSA Complaint #10183256 — 2005 BUELL XB12R EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10183256
Vehicle	2005 BUELL XB12R
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	July 1, 2006
Date Filed	February 22, 2007
Mileage	4,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2005 BUELL XB12R MOTORCYCLE HEADLIGHT COATING AND LIGHT LENSES DEGRADING DUE TO HEAT AND POOR MATERIALS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE DEGRADATION BEGAN THE LIGHT OUTPUT WAS SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACE DONCE UNDER WARRANTY ON 06/2006. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT, BUT CONTINUED TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS WITH THE SME UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN FAILING. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HE HAD DIFFICULTY SEEING THE ROAD IN FRONT OF HIM DUE TO THESE HEADLIGHTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4800, AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5600.*AK UPDATED 04/12/07. *JB

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