Buell XB12R recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Buell XB12R, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Apr 2, 2009Crash risk2008 Buell 1125R, 2009 Buell XB12R, 2009 Buell XB12SCG — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY IS RECALLING 3,316 MY 2008 1125R, MY 2009 XB12R AND XB12SCG MOTORCYCLES. THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FRONT BRAKE LINE WHICH MAY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE. THE CONDITION COULD CAUSE A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN THE FRONT BRAKE LINE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
09V109000 · 3K units · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Apr 14, 2005Crash risk2005 Buell XB12R, 2005 Buell XB12S, 2005 Buell XB9SX — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
05V148000 · 149 units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.