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.
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Manufacturer safety record
Buell Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 259 owner complaints and 41 recalls for Buell vehicles from 1995 to 2010. The most complained-about model is the 1125R (45 complaints).
- Complaints
- 259
- Recalls
- 41
- Crashes
- 12
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 15
- Deaths
- 4
Buell models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Thunderbolt | 1997-2000 | 13 | 11 |
| M2 Cyclone | 1997-2000 | 10 | 10 |
| S3T Thunderbolt | 1997-2000 | 0 | 9 |
| S1 Lightning | 1996-1998 | 13 | 8 |
| X1 Lightning | 1999-2000 | 7 | 8 |
| S2 Thunderbolt | 1995-1996 | 4 | 8 |
| S2T | 1995-1996 | 1 | 7 |
| S1 White Lightning | 1997-1998 | 4 | 6 |
| 1125R | 2008-2009 | 45 | 2 |
| XB12X | 2006-2009 | 13 | 3 |
| M2 | 1997-2002 | 6 | 3 |
| 1125CR | 2009 | 44 | 1 |
| XB12R | 2004-2009 | 18 | 2 |
| XB12S | 2004-2006 | 10 | 2 |
| S3 | 1997-1999 | 5 | 2 |
| X1 | 1999-2002 | 4 | 2 |
| S3T | 1997-2002 | 3 | 2 |
| XB9SL | 2003-2004 | 0 | 2 |
| Firebolt XB9R | 2003 | 18 | 1 |
| Blast | 2006-2009 | 5 | 1 |
| XB12XT | 2008-2009 | 5 | 1 |
| Blast P3 | 2000-2001 | 3 | 1 |
| Cyclone | 1997-2000 | 3 | 1 |
| S1 | 1996-1998 | 2 | 1 |
| S1W | 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| S1W White Lightning | 1998-1999 | 2 | 1 |
| S2 | 1995-1996 | 2 | 1 |
| XB9SX | 2005-2009 | 2 | 1 |
| Lightning Low | 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| XB12SCG | 2009-2010 | 1 | 1 |
| XB12SS | 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| XB9S | 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| M2L | 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| XB12XP | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 1995-1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1125 | 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| Buell | 1997-2002 | 3 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Buell vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 Buell 1125CR | 44 | 1 | - |
| 2 | 2009 Buell 1125R | 39 | 0 | - |
| 3 | 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R | 18 | 1 | - |
| 4 | 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 10 | 7 | D |
| 5 | 1997 Buell S1 Lightning | 7 | 8 | C |
| 6 | 2004 Buell XB12S | 7 | 1 | F |
| 7 | 2004 Buell XB12R | 7 | 0 | C |
| 8 | 2005 Buell XB12R | 7 | 1 | D |
| 9 | 2008 Buell 1125R | 6 | 2 | - |
| 10 | 2006 Buell XB12X | 5 | 3 | F |
| 11 | 2000 Buell X1 Lightning | 5 | 2 | - |
| 12 | 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning | 4 | 6 | - |
| 13 | 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone | 4 | 8 | D |
| 14 | 2007 Buell XB12X | 4 | 1 | D |
| 15 | 2008 Buell XB12XT | 4 | 1 | - |
Latest Buell recalls
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...
Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125cr motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number f0020.1Am). This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to...
Covers2009 Buell 1125CR
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.
Buell is recalling 1,307 my 2007-2008 blast motorcycles. The fuel tank may experience some local deformation under high-heat conditions that creates contact of the tank with the cylinder head. In some of these cases, the cylinder head rubbing on the fuel...
Buell is recalling 1,579 my 2008 1125r motorcycles. These vehicles can experience 5th gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication. This condition can allow the gear to seize to the shaft, resulting in rear wheel lock-up.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data