2009 BUELL XB12SS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
The 2009 BUELL XB12SS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS, potentially affecting up to 405 vehicles.
Recall 09V347000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 405 vehicles affected
Defect: BUELL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009 XB12SS MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND IF UNDAMAGED, INSTALL A GUIDE ON THE LINE. IF THE LINE IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED AND RE-ROUTED. EITHER REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON MAY 23RD, 2012, MY REAR TIRE, AN AVON STORM ST 2 ULTRA, SIZE 170/60ZR17, TIN= DOT AT8G 10 4809, EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN FULL-CIRCUMFERENTIAL DELAMINATION OF PART OF THE CENTER STEEL CORD ACCOMPANIED BY A RAPID DEFLATION OF THE TIRE WHILE RIDING AT SPEED. THE TIRE WAS FITTED TO A 2009 BUELL XB12SS (430 LBS.), CARRYING ONLY MYSELF (160 LBS), AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF CAMPING GEAR, AND THE TIRE HAS A LOAD RATING 72W. THE TIRE HAD APPROXIMATELY 2700 MILES IN IT AND TREAT APPEARS NEARLY NEW. WHEN THE CORD DELAMINATED IT TORE THE REAR CAST ALUMINUM LICENSE BRACKET/FENDER OFF AND RIPPED UP THE REAR SEAT AND THE LUGGAGE AND EMBEDDED THEM WITH STEEL CORD SHRAPNEL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BUELL XB12SS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 BUELL XB12SS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL XB12SS
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