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2007 Buell XB12X

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 1, 2009
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 1, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Buell XB12X, most frequently naming the fuel system, exterior lighting and other / unspecified categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system125.0%
  • Exterior lighting125.0%
  • Other / unspecified125.0%
  • Visibility125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V026000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Feb 1, 2007
2,044 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE A VIBRATION AT THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR WHICH, IF COMBINED WITH THE MISROUTING OF VARIOUS WIRES THAT IMPINGE ON THE SENSOR OR ITS PIGTAIL, CAN COMPROMISE THE ISOLATION OF THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR.
The risk: THIS MAY CREATE A FALSE 'TIP' SIGNAL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WHILE BEING DRIVEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL MOVE THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR FROM THE ORIGINAL LOCATION ON THE BATTERY TRAY TO A LOCATION ON THE SEAT LATCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.Manufacturer number 0839View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 1, 2009

I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE (2007 BUELL XB12X) ON AUGUST/15/2009 AT APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH DOWN THE FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE EXIT 11 AT ABOUT 8:00PM, WHEN ALL AT THE SUDDEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TAIL SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE BIKE AND GET IT OUT OF THE HIGHWAY AND FELT VERY LUCKY I DID NOT HAVE A SERIOUS CRASH. I HAVE BEEN RIDING A NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLES SINCE I WAS 18 YR OF AGE WITHOUT EVER EXPERIENCING ANYTHING LIKE THAT. I LEFT THE BIKE AT A GAS STATION AND PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. AT DAYLIGHT I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVE BELT WAS ALMOST OFF THE WHEEL SPROCKET AND AFTER A MORE CAREFUL LOOK I REALIZED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD BUSTED SUDDENLY, LEAVING THE REAR WHEEL, THE SWINGARM, SPACER AND THE AXLE SEVERELY DAMAGED. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE MY CONCLUSIONS WERE CONFIRMED AS PER THE WRITTEN ESTIMATE THAT WAS MADE. I HAVE A DEGREE ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS. THE BIKE HAS 3008 MILES AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THE WARRANTY EXPIRED LAST APRIL/2009. I'M STILL IN SHOCK WITH THE FACT THAT SUCH FAILURE COULD OCCUR ON A MOTORCYCLE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, BEING THE BEARING A PART SUPPOSED TO LAST MUCH LONGER, WITHOUT ANY SPECIAL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE. I'M NOW LEFT WITH A $1,174.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE AND A FEAR OF EVER RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE AGAIN IN THE FUTURE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE BUT I WOULD LIKE N.H.T.S.A. TO HAVE IT FURTHER INVESTIGATED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL SO IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN TO ANYONE ELSE. I STILL HAVE THE BIKE AT THE DEALERSHIP SHOP UNREPAIRED. I'LL KEEP THE DAMAGED PARTS OR I COULD PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE DEALER IN CASE IT COULD HELP N.H.T.S.A. FURTHER INVESTIGATE IT. AGAIN, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS INCIDENT WITH HIGH POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF MULTIPLE LIVES. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION. *TR HERNANDES SPINOLA

NHTSA ID
10282595
Incident
Aug 17, 2009
Mileage
3,008 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed May 29, 2007

I HAVE A 2007 BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R, AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BECOMING DULL AND FLAKING OFF. I'VE NOTICED A SUBSTANTIAL DECREASE IN THE LIGHT OUTPUT SINCE THE FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THIS BIKE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10191972
Incident
May 28, 2007
Fuel system
Filed May 15, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUELL XB12X. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH UNDER DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN CRASHED WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE IS THE SAME AS NOTED IN RECALL # 07V026000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP), BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR ROAD RASH AND BRUISES DUE TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE CRASH. THE # OF CYLINDERS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89. THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE BIKE TO TWO SEPARATE DEALERS, ONE STATED IT WAS THE SPARK PLUGS, REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BIKE STALLED AGAIN, TOOK THE BIKE TO THE OTHER DEALER STATED IT WAS FIXED AND ONCE AGAIN THE BIKE STALLED. UPDATED 06/08/07 *TR

NHTSA ID
10190786
Incident
May 3, 2007
Mileage
89 mi
Visibility
Filed Apr 8, 2007

WHILE RIDING IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC,THE TALL WIND SCREEN ON THE 2007 BUELL XB12X MOTORCYCLE, FLEW OFF AND BOUNCED OFF THE FRONT OF THE HELMET BEFORE BEING RUN OVER BY THE TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING TO THE SHIELD BECOMING DISLODGED FROM THE BIKE. ALTHOUGH SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED, I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOTIFIED BOTH BUELL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND A LOCAL DEALER, BUT REPLACEMENT OF SHIELD HAS BECOME PROBLEMATIC. *AK I HAVE SEARCHED THE DATABASE ON THIS WEBSITE AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ISSUED IN AUGUST OF 2006. THE FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE BOTTOM TWO PLASTIC FASTENERS WITH METAL BOLTS. I PURCHASED THE BIKE IN JANUARY OF 2007 AND THE NEW FASTENER KIT HAD NOT BEEN INSTALLED ON MY BIKE. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, NO MENTION WAS MADE TO ME OF THIS RECALL OR THE POTENTIAL FOR THE WIND SCREEN TO FLY OFF. THIS WHOLE INCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED HAD THE RECALL BEEN DONE PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE.

NHTSA ID
10187281
Incident
Mar 14, 2007
Mileage
1,600 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Buell XB12X by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010010—
2009200—
2008200—
2007Viewing410—
2006530—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.