NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Buell XB9SL Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 Buell XB9SL has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2004 Buell XB9SL. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Buell XB9SL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BUELL/HORN WIRING
NHTSA #03V494000 · Electrical System — Horn · NHTSA notice
Reported December 2, 2003 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 581 vehicles
Buell campaign 0828 · Owners notified December 23, 2003 · Vehicles built June 23, 2003 – August 27, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW.
Safety consequence
IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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