2006 BUELL XB12R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 BUELL XB12R
The 2006 BUELL XB12R has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BUELL-out of business for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 BUELL XB12R
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 BUELL XB12R. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 BUELL XB12R
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 BUELL XB12R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE LIGHTS ON MY 07 FIREBOLT ARE STARTING TO DIM. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I NOTICED THE REFLECTIVE LIGHT HOUSING MATERIAL IS DETERIORATING CAUSING BAD ILLUMINATION. *NM
REFLECTIVE SURFACE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS HAS DEGRADED TO THE POINT THAT THE BIKE CANNOT BE SAFELY RIDDEN AFTER DARK. *JB
REFLECTIVE SURFACE INSIDE OF HEADLIGHTS HAS DEGRADED TO THE POINT THAT THE BIKE CANNOT BE SAFELY RIDDEN AFTER DARK. *JB
THE HEADLIGHT ASSESMBLY IS AN EXTREMLY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, MY LOW BEAM IS SO DIM THAT I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER TWICE. ALL XB FIREBOLT MODELS HAVE THIS SAME FLAW. SOME HAVE EVEN CAUGHT FIRE. SEE HTTP://WWW.BADWEATHERBIKERS.COM/BUELL/MESSAGES/4062/249692.HTML?1170945540 THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM IS THAT THE REFLECTORS INSIDE THE LIGHT ASSEMBLIES DEGRADE VERY RAPIDLY DUE TO THE HEAT AND CHEAP MATERIALS. BMC HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR YEARS AND STILL HAS NOT ADDRESSED IT. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THEY ACT? *NM
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT HAS GRADUALLY BECOME DIM. WHEN THE LIGHT WAS OPENED IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SILVER COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE REFLECTOR HAS DEGRADED AND BLISTERED LEADING TO REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT. THE REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT PUTS THE RIDER AT RISK DUE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A REPLACEMENT REFLECTOR VIA A WARRANTY CLAIM THROUGH THE DEALER. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 BUELL XB12R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 BUELL XB12R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 BUELL XB12R
BUELL-out of business has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 BUELL XB12R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-076A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON SOME MODELS HAVE A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY DEGRADE AND REDUCE LIGHT OUTPUT. MODELS XB9R AND XB12R. MODEL YEARS 2003-2006. *PE
TSB-B-076A — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES ON SOME 2003-2006 FIREBOLT MODELS HAVE A REFLECTIVE MATERIAL WHICH CAN POTENTIALLY DEGRADE AND REDUCE LIGHT OUTPUT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 BUELL XB12R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL XB12R
- 2004 BUELL XB12R — 8 complaints
- 2005 BUELL XB12R — 8 complaints
- 2006 BUELL XB12R (current)
- 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