Vehicle recall 08V538000 · October 14, 2008
Buell XB12XT and XB12XP
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V538000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 2008
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0837
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 624
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell XB12XP (2009): 2009
- Buell XB12XT (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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