Vehicle recall 02V270000 · October 3, 2002
2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R
On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V270000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 3, 2002
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0825
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 371
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell Firebolt XB9R (2003): 2003
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