Buell XB12S recalls
DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Buell XB12S since 2006, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 749 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Buell XB12S recalls, newest first
XB12S · front brake may become ineffective
25 Jan 2010 · RM/2009/033
The front brake line may contact the front tyre and develop a hole allowing brake fluid leakage
Fix: Recall affected machines inspect the front brake line and if undamaged install line guide. If damaged replace and reroute using 2010 model year brake line.
143 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2008 to 4 Jun 2009
1125R, XB12R, XB12S · front brake may fail
26 May 2009 · RM/2009/016
The front flexible brake hose may contact the tyre. If this occurs the brake hose will be damaged and eventually leak fluid.
Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to examine and where necessary reroute or reroute and replace the front brake pipe.
507 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2008 to 10 Feb 2009
XB12R, XB12S, XB9SX · side stand may not retract
28 Feb 2006 · RM/2006/025
Due to an incorrectly manufactured side stand pivot bolt the side stand may not move backwards when the weight of the parked machine is removed from it.
Fix: Recalled machines will have the side stand pivot bolt replaced.
11 vehicles
XB12S, XB9S · horn or main key switch circuits may fuse
28 Feb 2006 · RM/2006/024
It is possible that the horn main power feed cable may have been incorrectly routed which can lead to the cable fraying and either the horn or main key switch fusing when the horn is operated.
Fix: Recalled machines will have the subject wiring harness re-routed.
88 vehicles
Other Buell models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.