Buell Xb9s
Model Xb9s made by Buell got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning communications .
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 02/21/2007 | 5400 | 1 | 05/17/2005 |
| Headlight on my buell firebolt xb12r is dangerously dim. the reflective coating on the inside of the headlamp has deteriorated to the point where i cannot see at night. i have replace the housing once and my new housing has the same issue after less than a year of use. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RI | PAWTUCKET | PRECISION HD/BUELL |