NHTSA Complaint #10185379 — 2005 BUELL XB12R EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10185379
Vehicle	2005 BUELL XB12R
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	March 10, 2007
Date Filed	March 17, 2007
Mileage	8,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

HEADLAMPS HAD BECOME EXTREMELY DIM OVER TIME. RE-AIMING WAS ATTEMPTED AS WAS NEW BULBS, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED. FINALLY I DISSASEMBLED THE LAMP HOUSING AND FOUND THAT THE REFLECTIVE COATING WAS GONE AND THAT THERE WAS MELTING OCCURING ON THE INSIDE OF THE PLASTIC HOUSING! SEEMS LIKE A POSSIBLE FIRE CONCERN.

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