Model year record

2003 BUELL Firebolt XB9R

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 24 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V270000

Unknown or other

Component: Unknown or other
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected: 371
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-10-03
Owners notified: 2002-10-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEGS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BEND OR BREAK.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Exterior lighting: headlights	13	10,579 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	3	7,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings	2	—
Forward collision avoidance	2	—
Hybrid propulsion system: inverter	2	—
Exterior lighting	1	13,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	1,750 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.