2004 BUELL XB9S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 BUELL XB9S
The 2004 BUELL XB9S 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 BUELL XB9S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 BUELL XB9S, potentially affecting up to 581 vehicles.
Recall 03V494000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
| 581 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW.
Consequence: IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 BUELL XB9S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BUELL XB9S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HEADLIGHT ON MY BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R IS DANGEROUSLY DIM. THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPLACE THE HOUSING ONCE AND MY NEW HOUSING HAS THE SAME ISSUE AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR OF USE. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2004 BUELL XB9S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 BUELL XB9S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 BUELL XB9S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 BUELL XB9S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL XB9S
- 2004 BUELL XB9S (current)
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