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2004 Buell XB9S Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Buell XB9S, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2004 Buell XB9S

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Horn (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V494000 Reported 581 vehicles potentially affected BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

    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.

    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.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Buell XB9S have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,400 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2007 · Exterior lighting

Checking a specific 2004 Buell XB9S

How do I know if my 2004 Buell XB9S 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 2004 Buell XB9S; 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 03V494000).

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.

Other Buell models

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.