2004 BUELL XB12R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BUELL XB12R
The 2004 BUELL XB12R has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingheadlights (6 complaints), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BUELL XB12R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BUELL XB12R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 BUELL XB12R
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BUELL XB12R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR LENS DETERIORATES IN JUST OVER ONE YEAR. NOT THE LENS ITSELF BUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. *TR
HEADLIGHTS REFLECTIVE COATING FAILING. LIGHTS BECOMING TOO WEAK TO SEE AT NIGHT. PLEASE NOTE- MODEL IS XB12R, NOT AVAILABLE ON YOUR LIST, CLOSEST AVAILABLE WAS XB12S, HEADLIGHTS NOT THE SAME ON THESE TWO MODELS. *TR
THE HEAD LAMPS ON MY 2004 BUELL XB12R ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT DUE TO DEGRADATION OF THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE LAMP REFLECTOR. THE REFLECTOR IS ACTUALLY RUBBING OFF, REDUCING THE OUTPUT OF THE LIGHT TO A POINT DANGEROUSLY INEFFECTIVE FOR NIGHT DRIVING. THIS AFFECTS BOTH THE LOW AND HIGH BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, LEADING TO A POTENTIALITY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE RIDING AT NIGHT. *JB
THE REFLECTIVE SURFACE ON THE HEAD LAMPS ON MY 2004 BUELL XB12R FIREBOLT HAVE DEGRADED TO THE POINT THAT THE LAMPS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM
INADEQUATE/UNSAFE LIGHTING. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 BUELL XB12R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BUELL XB12R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BUELL XB12R
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 BUELL XB12R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B-087 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 26-29 FT LBS (35.3-39.3NM) FOR ALL MODELS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BUELL XB12R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL XB12R
- 2004 BUELL XB12R (current)
- 2005 BUELL XB12R — 8 complaints
- 2006 BUELL XB12R — 5 complaints
- 2009 BUELL XB12R — 0 complaints
Other BUELL Models
- BUELL 1125CR — 64 total complaints
- BUELL 1125R — 61 total complaints
- BUELL S1 LIGHTNING — 25 total complaints
- BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R — 24 total complaints
- BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT — 20 total complaints
- BUELL XB12X — 19 total complaints
- BUELL S3 — 16 total complaints
- BUELL XB12S — 13 total complaints