2008–2009 Buell XB12XT & 2009 Buell XB12XP recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's wrong
Buell is recalling 624 my 2008-2009 XB12XT and my 2009 XB12XP motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
💥 The risk
This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4080.
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
- 08V538000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0837
- Manufacturer
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 624
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 20, 2008
- Built
- Oct 9, 2007 – Sep 16, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0837.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.