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
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||||||||||||||||
05V148000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 01/11/2005 to 01/17/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 149 | 05/05/2005 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 04/14/2005 | 04/14/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
B-087 | 10/16/2008 | 10026801 | Buell motorcycle: the engine oil drain plug torque has changed to 26-29 ft lbs (35.3-39.3nm) for all models listed. *pe | 12/17/2008 | |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
TSB-B-076A | 07/10/2008 | 10030184 | Buell motorcycle: the headlight assemblies on some 2003-2006 firebolt models have a reflective material which can potentially degrade and reduce light output. *pe | 08/14/2009 | |
SB-076A | 07/10/2008 | 10028705 | Buell 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. *pe | 05/18/2009 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
09/20/2007 | 5100 | 1 | |
Reflective coating in headlight housing gets hot and changes color. headlight output is diminished and night time visiblity deteriorates. *tr | |||
05/29/2007 | 1 | 09/26/2006 | |
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 | |||
05/29/2007 | 7719 | 1 | 02/04/2005 |
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 | |||
03/10/2007 | 8600 | 2 | 01/20/2006 |
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. | |||
07/01/2006 | 4800 | 2 | 06/09/2005 |
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 | |||
06/01/2006 | 4800 | 1 | 06/09/2005 |
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 | |||
07/01/2006 | 4800 | 2 | 06/09/2005 |
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 | |||
03/30/2011 | 29000 | ||
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
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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MD | BALTIMORE | BALTIMORE HARLEY DAVIDSON | 410-238-2003 | |
PA | LEBANON | 17042 | WHITE'S HARLEY DAVIDSON | |
RI | PAWTUCKET | 02860 | PRECISION HD/BUELL | 401-724-0010 |