NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Buell 1190 SX Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Buell 1190 SX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Buell 1190 SX. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Buell 1190 SX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Improper Installation of Index Spring
NHTSA #23V257000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported April 7, 2023 · Buell Motorcycles
Potentially affected: 30 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 5, 2023
Defect description
Buell Motorcycles (Buell) is recalling certain 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX motorcycles. The index spring may be installed improperly.
Safety consequence
An improperly installed index spring may result in the inability to shift into the intended gear, or cause the gear to slip without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install the index spring in the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact Buell customer service at 1-616-719-5917.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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