2004 Buell XB12S & 2004 Buell XB9S + 1 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V494000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0828
- Manufacturer
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 581
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 23, 2003
- Built
- Jun 23, 2003 – Aug 27, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).