Buell Xb12r 2005

Model Xb12r made in 2005 by Buell got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
05V148000BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.from 01/11/2005 to 01/17/2005V (Vehicle)14905/05/2005MFRBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.04/14/200504/14/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence SummaryThis could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. this change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. the recall began may 5, 2005. owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
B-08710/16/200810026801Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe12/17/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
TSB-B-076A07/10/200810030184Buell motorcycle: the headlight assemblies on some 2003-2006 firebolt models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. *pe08/14/2009
SB-076A07/10/200810028705Buell 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. *pe05/18/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09/20/200751001
 Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates. *tr
05/29/2007109/26/2006
 Failure of reflective coating inside of headlight projector, dimming of headlight noticeable at 5,000 miles, took apart the projector and noticed degradation (charring) of reflective material, now at 17,000 miles (8 months) the low beam housing does not illuminate the road enough for safe travel at night. *tr
05/29/20077719102/04/2005
 On my model year 2005 buell model xb12r the reflectors on my headlights are melting.this is most noticeable on the low beam assembly. as a result of this melting and degradation the projected beam is dangerously low. it is now difficult to use after dark. *tr
03/10/20078600201/20/2006
 Headlamps had become extremely dim over time. re-aiming was attempted as was new bulbs, but the problem remained. finally i dissasembled the lamp housing and found that the reflective coating was gone and that there was melting occuring on the inside of the plastic housing! seems like a possible fire concern.
07/01/20064800206/09/2005
 Tl*- the contact stated that the 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle headlight coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. the contact stated that once degradation began the light output was seriously diminished. the light assembly has been replace donce under warranty on 06/2006. the manufacturer was aware of this defect, but continued to replace the lights with the sme units that have been failing. while driving at night he had difficulty seeing the road in front of him due to these headlights on the motorcycle. the failure mileage was 4800, and the current mileage was 5600.*ak updated 04/12/07. *jb
06/01/20064800106/09/2005
 Headlight issues on 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle. reflective coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. once degradation begins, headlamp light output is seriously diminished. my light assemblies have been replaced once under warranty. it appears that the manufacturer knows of this defect, but continues to replace the lights with the same units that have been failing. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
07/01/20064800206/09/2005
 Tl*- the contact stated that the 2005 buell xb12r motorcycle headlight coating and light lenses degrading due to heat and poor materials. the contact stated that once degradation began the light output was seriously diminished. the light assembly has been replace donce under warranty on 06/2006. the manufacturer was aware of this defect, but continued to replace the lights with the sme units that have been failing. while driving at night he had difficulty seeing the road in front of him due to these headlights on the motorcycle. the failure mileage was 4800, and the current mileage was 5600.*ak updated 04/12/07. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03/30/201129000
 Ignition fuse blew on several occasions in past 2 years causing motorcycle to quit in traffic, inspected wiring harness replaced fuse, no defects noted. while traveling on the hiway, the motorcycle died, i was able to get it to the side of the highway but replacing the fuse didn't help, it blew again upon turning the ignition key. had it towed home and after troubleshooting the failure, i traced it to a chafed wire on the in-tank fuel pump. after researching, i found it to be a fairly common failure. luckily the tank was full of fuel or a possible explosion could have occured (think twa flight 800) most failures occure outside warranty although harley davidson/buell has been made aware of the situation, nothing has been done to correct it.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
MDBALTIMOREBALTIMORE HARLEY DAVIDSON410-238-2003
PALEBANON17042WHITE'S HARLEY DAVIDSON
RIPAWTUCKET02860PRECISION HD/BUELL401-724-0010