NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Buell XB9SX Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Buell XB9SX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Buell XB9SX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Buell XB9SX owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Buell XB9SX, describing incidents dated September 12, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10168215 · Filed
SIDESTAND BOLT SHEARED OF AND BIKE FELL AGAINST A WALL AND KNOCKED MY LAPTOP TO THE GROUND COMPLETELY RUINING IT. *NM
SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT
NHTSA #05V148000 · Structure — Motorcycle — Kickstand/Center Stand · NHTSA notice
Reported April 14, 2005 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Potentially affected: 149 vehicles
Owners notified May 5, 2005 · Vehicles built January 11, 2005 – January 17, 2005 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
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