Buell Xb12s 2004

Model Xb12s made in 2004 by Buell got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning communications .

Xb12s year 2004

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2004

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
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
03V494000	BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.	from 06/23/2003 to 08/27/2003	V (Vehicle)	581	12/23/2003	MFR	BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.	12/02/2003	12/03/2003
Defect Summary	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 Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
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

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/19/2006	22000	1	09/13/2003
	While riding my 2004 buell xb12s motorcycle though the asm america, inc. parking lot (3440 east university drive phoenix az 85034) at approximately 11:00 am the on 07-19-06 the following occurred. the motorcycle lost all power and i coasted to a stop into a parking spot: 1.riding through the parking lot at about 5-10 mph. 2.the motorcycle engine stopped running. 3.the motorcycle electrical system completely failed as if the motorcycle has been turned off including loss of horn, turn signals, brake lights, license plate light, rear tail light, head light, instrument lights, warning lights, speedometer and tachometer. 4.if i had been merging onto the freeway at night i probably would have been killed as i would have had no way to signal i was leaving the highway! the dealer is still investigating why the vehicle stopped running.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
03/01/2004		2
	I am reporting a potentially hazardous problem with my 2004 buell xb12s motorcycle. i have observed this same situation on all similar bikes that i have looked at. under the seat, the ecm cable harness rests against the negative battery terminal and there are signs of abrasion from vibration.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
03/01/2004		2
	I am reporting a potentially hazardous problem with my 2004 buell xb12s motorcycle. i have observed this same situation on all similar bikes that i have looked at. under the seat, the ecm cable harness rests against the negative battery terminal and there are signs of abrasion from vibration.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
05/26/2007	4000	2	02/15/2005
	2004 buell xb12r. poor lighting due to deterioration of inside reflector. *tr
11/23/2006		2	03/15/2004
	Headlights become dimmer and dimmer, bulbs ok, chrome finish on inside of headlight housings comes off so bulbs do not reflect making night driving dangerous. buell chat sites confirm others with xbr models having same failures. *jb
04/10/2005	4000	1	04/10/2004
	Headlight on buell motorcycles r models (2004 to current year) degrades over time. the reflective coating material in the headlight housing degrades and turns to powder and causes the headlight to be un-useful. the degrade is cause by heat from the headlight. failure isn't corrected as of today. *jb
11/18/2005	23870	2	04/22/2004
	The coating on the inside of my headlight housing is falling off, drastically decreasing light output. i had them replaced under warranty once for this on 11/18/05, with 23870 miles on the bike. i am now hardly able to see at night again and i am sure that people can't see me as well either. *jb
01/05/2007	5300	2	04/10/2005
	Silver coating on headlights deteriorates rapidly causing poor illumination and unsafe night time driving and reducing the motorcycles visibility during the day. i am sure the light output is far below dot standards vehicle is an xb12r firebolt, not an xb12s. the xb12r was not listed as an option. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES
04/10/2005	4000	1	04/10/2004
	Headlight on buell motorcycles r models (2004 to current year) degrades over time. the reflective coating material in the headlight housing degrades and turns to powder and causes the headlight to be un-useful. the degrade is cause by heat from the headlight. failure isn't corrected as of today. *jb
01/05/2007	5300	2	04/10/2005
	Silver coating on headlights deteriorates rapidly causing poor illumination and unsafe night time driving and reducing the motorcycles visibility during the day. i am sure the light output is far below dot standards vehicle is an xb12r firebolt, not an xb12s. the xb12r was not listed as an option. *jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
AZ	CHANDLER	85226	CHANDLER HARLEY-DAVIDSON BUELL	480-496-6800
CA	HAYWARD		PRIVATE PARTY
NC	RALEIGH	27603	RAY PRICE HARLEY DAVIDSON/BUELL	9198322261