BUELL XB9SX 2005: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V148000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | XB9SX | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-05-05 | 2005-04-14 | 2005-04-14 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-11 - 2005-01-17
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER FREE OF CHARGE. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
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.
