NHTSA Complaint #10205871 — 2005 BUELL XB12R EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10205871
Vehicle	2005 BUELL XB12R
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	September 20, 2007
Date Filed	October 16, 2007
Mileage	5,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

REFLECTIVE COATING IN HEADLIGHT HOUSING GETS HOT AND CHANGES COLOR. HEADLIGHT OUTPUT IS DIMINISHED AND NIGHT TIME VISIBLITY DETERIORATES. *TR

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