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.
Covers2009 Buell XB12SS
2009-2009 · 1 model year
Buell XB12SS Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Buell XB12SS across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2009 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XB12SS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | - |
Most common XB12SS problems
Buell XB12SS recalls 1
Latest XB12SS complaints
On may 23rd, 2012, my rear tire, an avon storm st 2 ultra, size 170/60zr17, tin= dot at8g 10 4809, experienced a sudden full-circumferential delamination of part of the center steel cord accompanied by a rapid deflation of the tire while riding at speed. The tire was fitted to a 2009 buell xb12ss (430 lbs.), Carrying only myself (160 lbs), and approximately 40 lbs of camping gear, and the tire has a load rating 72w. The tire had approximately 2700 miles in it and treat appears nearly new. When the cord delaminated it tore the rear cast aluminum license bracket/fender off and ripped up the rear seat and the luggage and embedded them with steel cord shrapnel. *Tr
Questions about the Buell XB12SS
Which Buell XB12SS years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2009 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Buell XB12SS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell XB12SS have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Buell XB12SS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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