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2009 Buell XB12xtProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Buell XB12xt, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Buell XB12xt has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Buell XB12xt 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 XB12xt 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 XB12xt median. How we score
'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XB12xt owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2009 BUELL XB12XT MOTORCYCLE. 3 DAYS AFTER THE PURCHASE, I PARKED THE MOTORCYCLE ON ITS KICK STAND FACING DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH HAS A SLIGHTLY DOWNWARD SLOPE. THE MOTORCYCLE RESTED ON ITS KICK STAND AS NORMAL. I STARTED THE ENGINE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL TO LET IT…
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