2004 BUELL XB9S
1 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs
03V494000 Dec 2, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 21, 2007
HEADLIGHT ON MY BUELL FIREBOLT XB12R IS DANGEROUSLY DIM. THE REFLECTIVE COATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMP HAS DETERIORATED TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPLACE THE HOUSING ONCE AND MY NEW HOUSING HAS THE SAME ISSUE AFTER LESS THAN A YEAR OF USE. *NM
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 BUELL XB9S
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
B-087
Oct 16, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 26-29 FT LBS (35.3-39.3NM) FOR ALL MODELS LISTED. *PE
BUELL XB9S — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUELL XB9S across all model years (2004–2004).
1
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths