CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Buell XB12XT has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2008 Buell XB12XT recalls
Most common 2008 Buell XB12XT problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
36 Y/O MAN RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE MAY HAVE HAD THE WINDSHIELD START TO COME OFF AND PREVENTED HIM FROM BEING ABLE TO STOP. FAQUIER CO SHERIFF RESPONDED TO TRUCK HITTING MOTORCYCLE WHO COULDN'T STOP. MAN PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE ON ADEN RD IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA ON AUG 5, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30AM. POLICE AND WITNESS REPORT SAID MAN TRIED TO STOP HIS MOTORCYCLE BUT COULDN'T. *TR
I AM HEREBY FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA CONCERNING A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 2006 - 2009 BUELL ULYSSES XB12X AND XB12XT MOTORCYCLES. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PREMATURE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON THE AFOREMENTIONED MOTORCYCLES. SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THESE WHEEL BEARINGS CAN LEAD TO SEVERE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO RIDERS AND/OR PASSENGERS. MANY CASES OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED ON WEBSITES THAT SPECIALIZE IN BUELL MOTORCYCLES. LISTED BELOW ARE A COUPLE OF LINKS TO WEBSITES THAT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS THREADS POSTED CONCERNING COMPLETE FAILURE OF THESE BEARINGS: HTTP://WWW.BADWEATHERBIKERS.COM/CG
I WAS RIDING MY 2008 BUELL XB12XT MOTORCYCLE ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT A SPEED OF 70 MPH. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE WITH OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT, BEHIND AND BESIDE. THE WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. IT FLEW UP AND HIT ME IN THE HEAD WITH SOME FORCE. I LOOKED IN THE REVIEW MIRROR AND SAW IT FLYING THROUGH THE AIR BEHIND ME AT A HEIGHT OF SEVERAL FEET. IT NARROWLY MISSED HITTING THE WINDSHIELD OF A PICKUP DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. THE WINDSHIELD IS MADE OF HARD PLEXIGLASS. IT IS ABOUT 12X18 INCHES IN SIZE. IT HAS A SLIGHT CURVE TO IT. THE WINDSHIELD IS A STOCK ITEM. THE MOTORCYCLE COMES FROM THE FACTORY SO EQUIPPED. I LATER RECOVERED THE WINDSHIELD BUT NOT THE FASTENERS. I HAVE
I OWN A 2008 BUELL FIREBOLT MOTORCYCLE. ACCORDING TO DATA PUBLISHED BY BUELL AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS AN ESTIMATED HIGHWAY MILEAGE AROUND 65 MILES PER GALLON, WITH MAYBE TEN LESS MPG AROUND TOWN. THIS IS FALSE ADVERTISING AS I CONSISTENTLY GET POOR GAS MILEAGE OF ABOUT 35 MPG... JUST OVER HALF OF THE PUBLISHED MPG. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NO FEWER THAN THREE TIMES AND THE FUEL MILEAGE CANNOT BE INCREASED. *TR
2008 Buell XB12XT questions
Does the 2008 Buell XB12XT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Buell XB12XT: Visibility:Windshield. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell XB12XT?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Visibility (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Buell XB12XT 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.