2008 Buell 1125R & 2009 Buell XB12R + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Buell distribution company is recalling 3,316 my 2008 1125R, my 2009 XB12R and XB12SCG motorcycles. The subject motorcycles have a front brake line which may contact the front tire. The condition could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.
💥 The risk
This condition might cause an ineffective front brake, leading to a possible crash and potential injury or death of the rider.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will re-route the front brake line. If damage to the brake line has occurred, the brake line will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 20, 2009. Owners may contact buell distribution company at 1-414-343-8400.
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
- 09V109000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0838
- Manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 3,316
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 15, 2009
- Built
- Oct 30, 2007 – Jul 17, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0838. Owners 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 .