no report yet
Electrical system: horn
Risk. IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
2004 Buell XB9sProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Buell XB9s, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Buell XB9s has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Buell XB9s 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
2004 vs. every other XB9s 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 XB9s median. How we score
'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XB9s owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HEADLIGHT ON MY BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R IS DANGEROUSLY DIM. THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPLACE THE HOUSING ONCE AND MY NEW HOUSING HAS THE SAME ISSUE AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR OF USE. *NM
Own a 2004 XB9s?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.