Buell XB12XP, XB12XT (2008-2009): Visibility
Recall 08V538000 · Oct 14, 2008 · Buell Motorcycle Co.
624
vehicles affected
624
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V538000
- Date
- Oct 14, 2008
- Maker
- Buell Motorcycle Co.
- Units affected
- 624
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield
- Model years
- 2008-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V538000?
2 models: Buell XB12XP (2009), Buell XB12XT (2008-2009), about 624 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V538000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.