BUELL XB12R 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V109000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | XB12R | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-04-15 | 2009-04-02 | 2009-04-02 |
Production Dates: 2008-07-02 - 2009-02-12
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0838
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3316
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
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.
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 .
