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NHTSA Recall 02V270000: Unknown or other

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 371 vehicles. It affects 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R.

371
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2002
owners notified (October 16)
NHTSA campaign02V270000
Manufacturer campaign0825
ComponentUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Report receivedOctober 3, 2002
Owner notificationOctober 16, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V270000

Make and modelModel years
Buell Firebolt XB9R2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.