no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
2009 Buell XB12ssProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Buell XB12ss, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Buell XB12ss has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Buell XB12ss recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buell.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other XB12ss year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XB12ss median. How we score
'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XB12ss owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.