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NHTSA Recall 08V538000: Windshield (visibility)

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 624 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buell XB12XP.

624
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (October 20)
NHTSA campaign08V538000
Manufacturer campaign0837
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedOctober 14, 2008
Owner notificationOctober 20, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.

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.

Notes

Buell recall no. 0837.customers 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V538000

Make and modelModel years
Buell XB12XP2009
Buell XB12XT2008, 2009

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.