Buell Recalls Some XB12X and XB12XT for Footpeg Issue
The following is a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BUELL / XB12X 2010
BUELL / XB12XT 2010
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V465000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23
Summary:
BUELL IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XB12X AND XB12XT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. THE RIGHT HAND SIDE FOOTPEG MOUNT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE FOOTPEG TO MOVE SIGNIFICANTLY OUT OF POSITION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FOOTPEG MOUNT WITH A NEW FOOTPEG MOUNT THAT WAS MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY AT 1-414-343-8400.
Notes:
BUELL RECALL NO. 0840. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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