2010 Buell XB12X recalls and problems

The 2010 Buell XB12X has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2010 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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1 recall

Equipment

Dec 2, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V465000 · 23 vehicles

Problem: Buell is recalling certain model year 2010 XB12X and XB12XT motorcycles manufactured from August 20 through September 30, 2009. The right hand side footpeg mount May have been manufactured to incorrect specifications.

Original NHTSA wording

BUELL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XB12X AND XB12XT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 20 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FOOTPEG MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

Risk: This condition could allow the footpeg to move significantly out of position, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle resulting in injury or death of the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE FOOTPEG TO MOVE SIGNIFICANTLY OUT OF POSITION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the defective footpeg mount with a new footpeg mount that was manufactured to the correct specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2009. Owners May contact Buell distribution company at 1-414-343-8400.

Buell recall no. 0840.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2010 vs. other Buell XB12X years

2006: 5 complaints200652007: 4 complaints20072008: 2 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2010. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2010 Buell XB12X have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2010 Buell XB12X, the latest from Dec 2, 2009 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buell XB12X?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Buell XB12X.