NHTSA Complaint #10191940 — 2005 BUELL XB12R EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10191940
Vehicle	2005 BUELL XB12R
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	May 29, 2007
Date Filed	May 29, 2007
Mileage	7,719 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

ON MY MODEL YEAR 2005 BUELL MODEL XB12R THE REFLECTORS ON MY HEADLIGHTS ARE MELTING.THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE ON THE LOW BEAM ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT OF THIS MELTING AND DEGRADATION THE PROJECTED BEAM IS DANGEROUSLY LOW. IT IS NOW DIFFICULT TO USE AFTER DARK. *TR

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