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Buell Firebolt XB9R problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2003–2003: 1 recall campaign and 18 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

2003

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
2003118

What owners complain about (all years)

Exterior Lighting15
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Recent recalls

Unknown Or Other #02V270000 · 2002 · 371 units

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.

Risk: This could cause the motorcycle to fall increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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