2009 Buell XB12SS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2009 Buell XB12SS has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your XB12SS?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 Buell XB12SS recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 09V347Sep 3, 2009405 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 Buell XB12SS problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires1

What owners report

2012-07-16, Tires
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

2009 Buell XB12SS questions

Does the 2009 Buell XB12SS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2009 Buell XB12SS: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buell XB12SS?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Buell XB12SS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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