Buell Xb12x 2006
Model Xb12x made in 2006 by Buell got 6 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, structure and visibility.
Model 2006
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V026000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 03/24/2005 to 10/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2044 | 03/05/2007 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 02/01/2007 | 02/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motorcycles may have a vibration at the mounting location of the bank angle sensor which, if combined with the misrouting of various wires that impinge on the sensor or its pigtail, can compromise the isolation of the bank angle sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may create a false 'tip' signal and cause the engine to quit running while being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to a location on the seat latch. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Buell recall no. 0839.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V245000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | V (Vehicle) | 1021 | 07/31/2006 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 07/11/2006 | 07/11/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motorcycles may have been built with two issues that could compromise the sidestand's performance. either the pivot bolt for the sidestand leg or the mounting bracket bolts could break, possibly without notice. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If either of these failures occurs, the motorcycle could fall, possibly causing death or injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the sidestand assembly and fasteners. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Buell recall no. 0832.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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E061000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | E (Equipment) | 303 | 08/21/2006 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 07/07/2006 | 07/10/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket tall windscreens sold exclusively for use on 2006 my buell ulysses model motorcycles, p/n 58214-06ya. the retention fasteners for the subject windscreens can fail allowing the windscreen to become dislodged while the vehicle is being driven at highway speeds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The windscreen may either strike or distract the rider, possibly causing death or injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Buell will notify owners and replace the windscreen free of charge. the recall began on august 21, 2006. owners may contact buell distribution company llc at 1-414-343-8400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 062 | 06/08/2006 | 062A | 10020332 | 2006 throttle body and throttle position sensor production change. buell. *tt | 09/14/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 1 | 01/01/1901 | |
| 2006 buell ulysses xb12x with a bank angle sensor malfunction customer believes that the sensor malfunction caused his accident**cc consumer states motorcycle was a total loss and was issued a ticket for careless driving as a result of the incident and consumer also states he received a recall letter. update * 4/16tr the consumer has provided a letter from of correspondence regarding an accident with a buell motorcycle and copy of the recall letter. update 05/14/07*tr | |||
| SEATS - MOTORCYCLE | |||
| 02/24/2007 | 2 | 01/12/2006 | |
| Riding the bike to work i passed a speed bump about 35 mph and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/09/2007 | 1 | ||
| 2006 buell ulysses xb12x customer states that the front brake pulses rapidly during braking and makes it hard to control the motorcycle and this is what caused his accident and he believes that it's a defected machine**cc the consumer provided a letter written to buell before the accident. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 02/24/2007 | 2 | 01/12/2006 | |
| Riding the bike to work i passed a speed bump about 35 mph and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/24/2007 | 2 | 01/12/2006 | |
| Riding the bike to work i passed a speed bump about 35 mph and the rear part of the chassis that holds the seat right side broke; later on near my work site passed another road bump and the left side also broke. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/07/2008 | 14500 | 1 | |
| Traveling on rte 495 and experienced two very short episodes where power was lost then quickly ( 1-2 seconds) restored. during deceleration when the throttle was released back to neutral the engine stalled. successful restarts could only be maintained with significant turning of the throttle. shortly after the throttle froze and could not be moved either way. had this happened in heavy traffic or while cornering it may have very well resulted in a crash and injury or death. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | UKIAH | 95482 | HARLEY DAVIDSON/BUELL | 707-462-1762 |
| PR | SAN JUAN | MOTOR SPORT INC | 787-790-4900 |