2008 Buell XB12XT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Buell XB12XT, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Buell XB12XT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Windshield (visibility)
Buell is recalling 624 my 2008-2009 xb12xt and my 2009 xb12xp motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4080.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Buell XB12XT have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,750 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“36 y/o man riding this motorcycle may have had the windshield start to come off and prevented him from being able to stop. Faquier co sheriff responded to truck hitting motorcycle who couldn't stop. M”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2014 · Service brakes
“I am hereby filing a complaint with the NHTSA concerning a safety issue with the 2006 - 2009 buell ulysses xb12x and xb12xt motorcycles. There have been numerous reports of premature rear wheel bearin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2010 · Wheels
Compare Buell XB12XT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buell XB12XT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Buell XB12XT | 1 | 4 |
| 2009 Buell XB12XT | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Buell XB12XT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Buell XB12XT
How do I know if my 2008 Buell XB12XT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Buell XB12XT; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buell dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V538000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.