Buell Xb12s 2005

Model Xb12s made in 2005 by Buell got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. 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