2009 Buell XB12SS recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Buell is recalling model year 2009 XB12SS motorcycles. The front brake line may contact the front tire. This contact 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 and lead to a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and if undamaged, install a guide on the line. If the line is damaged, it will be replaced and re-routed. Either repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 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
- 09V347000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0839
- Manufacturer
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Vehicles affected
- 405
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 21, 2009
- Built
- Jun 30, 2008 – Jun 4, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0839.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 .