NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Buell Xb12r
The 2005 Buell Xb12r has 1 NHTSA recall and 7 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Buell dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2005 Buell Xb12r. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
NHTSA #05V148000Reported April 14, 2005 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.