Recall 08V538000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Defect in 2008-2009 BUELL XB12XT
RECALL This recall affects up to 624 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 08V538000 |
| Manufacturer | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 624 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BUELL IS RECALLING 624 MY 2008-2009 XB12XT AND MY 2009 XB12XP MOTORCYCLES. THE WINDSHIELDS MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO EITHER STRIKE OR DISTRACT THE RIDER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING RIDDEN AT A HIGH SPEED.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD'S TWO RUBBER MOUNTED NUTS AND INSTALL TWO NEW FASTENER ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4080.
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