Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 BUELL XB12S

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 10 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V494000

Electrical system: horn

Component
Electrical system: horn
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
581
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-02
Owners notified
2003-12-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting: headlights54,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices24,000 mi
Electrical system122,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: wiring1—

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.