Buell XB12S recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Buell XB12S, 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.
Affected components
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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 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.
- Dec 2, 2003Crash risk2004 Buell XB12S, 2004 Buell XB9S, 2004 Buell XB9SL — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW.
03V494000 · 581 units · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.