Buell 1125

Model 1125 made by Buell got 5 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: electrical system, fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2009

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-B-09901/25/201010032784Buell motorcycles: certain motorcycles-1125r and 1125cr 2009-10 and 2008 1125r have been refitted with a 2009 or 2010 engine. on these models the stator may operate at temperatures that exceed the manufacturer's recommendation when the ve05/24/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-B-09901/25/201010032784Buell motorcycles: certain motorcycles-1125r and 1125cr 2009-10 and 2008 1125r have been refitted with a 2009 or 2010 engine. on these models the stator may operate at temperatures that exceed the manufacturer's recommendation when the ve05/24/2010

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
PE12035Harley-Davidson Motor Company11/16/2012Motorcycle Stalling
 The office of defects investigation has received 25 consumer complaints alleging the charging system regulator and/or stator on the subject motorcycles are prone to heat-related failure.riders report this sometimes occurs without warning and, in instances where the charging system warning light is illuminated, the bike frequently stalls immediately thereafter.to assess the frequency and severity of the issue, this office is opening a preliminary evaluation.the odi complaints cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following odi identification numbers: 10429964, 10432891, 10462834, 10466505, 10429531, 10411954, 10429987, 10407318, 10473664, 10457829, 10463664, 10445118, 10457062, 10406969, 10457815, 10465760, 10429488, 10465165, 10470415, 10386008, 10410524, 10407511, 10406939, 10463008, 10465225, 10430736, 10429481, 10474136, 10474363, 10463483, 10407046, 10429985, 10462439, 10470386, 10452480, 10429450, 10429970, 10449588
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
PE10004HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY01/25/201005/10/2010SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSION
 We opened this pe based on a single complaint of rapid fuel expulsion while re-fueling from the owner of a buell 1125cr.after opening this pe, we contacted other owners, buell dealer service departments and monitored activity of various buell-related web forums.while harley davidson (buell was a subsidiary) has no owner complaints, it did receive four warranty claims related to this issue.two involve the fuel line check valve, one a pinched fuel vent hose, and one saturated charcoal cannister due to over-fill.currently, the data does not indicate a trending safety defect exists.we will continue to monitor this issue and take action as appropriate.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/20/20103741
 The vehicles electrical system failed, causing some of the wiring and the vehicle's battery to melt.