CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Buell XB12X has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
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2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2008 Buell XB12X recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Buell XB12X.
Most common 2008 Buell XB12X problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
THE MOTORCYCLE HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH TWO TROUBLE CODES AND INTERMITTENT STALLING. FOUND SEAT IS PRESSING AGAINST ECM HARNESS CONNECTORS. ECM IS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADDED A SPACER TO THIS MODEL YEAR.THIS SPACER IS NOT SUFFICIENT. IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE BUELL BIKES FOR SOME TIME. *TR
HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS ARE PITTING AND DISCOLORING REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT TO DANGEROUS LEVELS. MULTIPLE BLOGS RELATED TO THE BUELL XB12'S REPORT SIMILAR PROBLEMS. THIS DISCOLORATION IS IN BOTH HEADLAMPS. AS IT IS A SEALED UNIT THE ASSEMBLY CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND MUST BE REPLACED. BIKE IS JUST OVER 3 YEARS OLD AND HAS JUST OVER 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *TR
2008 Buell XB12X questions
Does the 2008 Buell XB12X have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Buell XB12X at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell XB12X?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Engine (1), Seats (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Buell XB12X has been fixed?
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