Vehicle recall 05V148000 · April 14, 2005
Buell XB12R, XB12S and 1 more model
On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
- Consequence
- This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 2005
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 149
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell XB12R (2005): 2005
- Buell XB12S (2005): 2005
- Buell XB9SX (2005): 2005
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