BUELL XB12SS 2009: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V347000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | XB12SS | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-09-21 | 2009-09-03 | 2009-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2008-06-30 - 2009-06-04
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0839
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 405
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
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.
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 .
