2009 BUELL XB12XT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
The 2009 BUELL XB12XT 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 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BUELL-out of business for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT, potentially affecting up to 624 vehicles.
Recall 08V538000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 624 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 BUELL XB12XT MOTORCYCLE. 3 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE, I PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE ON ITS KICK STAND FACING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHTLY DOWNWARD SLOPE. THE MOTORCYCLE RESTED ON ITS KICK STAND AS NORMAL. I STARTED THE ENGINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO LET IT WARM UP AND WALKED BACK TO CLOSE THE GARAGE DOOR. THE VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE CAUSED THE KICKSTAND TO MOVE OUT OF THE LOCK POSITION AND ALLOWED THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER ON ITS LEFT SIDE UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING $428 OF DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE JUST IN THE COST OF REPLACEMENT PARTS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ONLY BECAUSE I HAD WALKED AWAY FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. IF I HAD BEEN STANDING NEXT TO IT, I COULD HAVE BEEN PINNED UNDER A MOTORCYCLE THAT WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 500 POUNDS. THIS DEFECT COULD ALSO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR SEVERE BURNS, ESPECIALLY TO SMALL CHILDREN WHO COULD BE TRAPPED UNDER THE FALLEN MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL OTHER MOTORCYCLES AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR PROBLEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BUELL XB12XT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
BUELL-out of business has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B-086 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
BUEL MOTORCYCLES: WINDSHIELDS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY BECOME DISLODGED AND ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO EITHER STRIKE OR DISTRACT THE RIDER WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING RIDDEN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 BUELL XB12XT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL XB12XT
- 2008 BUELL XB12XT — 5 complaints
- 2009 BUELL XB12XT (current)
- 2010 BUELL XB12XT — 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 XB12R — 21 total complaints
- BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT — 20 total complaints
- BUELL XB12X — 19 total complaints
- BUELL S3 — 16 total complaints