BUELL XB12XT 2008: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V538000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | XB12XT | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-10-20 | 2008-10-14 | 2008-10-15 |
Production Dates: 2007-10-09 - 2008-09-16
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0837
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 624
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
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.
BUELL RECALL NO. 0837.CUSTOMERS 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.
