Vehicle recall 09V465000 · December 2, 2009
Buell XB12X and XB12XT
The right hand side footpeg mount may have been manufactured to incorrect specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Buell is recalling certain model year 2010 XB12X and XB12XT motorcycles manufactured from August 20 through September 30, 2009. The right hand side footpeg mount may have been manufactured to incorrect specifications.
- Consequence
- This condition could allow the footpeg to move significantly out of position, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle resulting in injury or death of the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective footpeg mount with a new footpeg mount that was manufactured to the correct specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2009. Owners may contact buell distribution company at 1-414-343-8400.
- Notes
- Buell recall no. 0840.OWNERS 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
- 09V465000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 2009
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0840
- Owner notification
- December 14, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell XB12X (2010): 2010
- Buell XB12XT (2010): 2010
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