Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V347000 Reported September 3, 2009

Front brake line contact with tire

Q: What is recall 09V347000?

NHTSA recall 09V347000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on September 3, 2009. It addresses: Front brake line contact with tire. The recall affects approximately 405 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Buell-out Of Business · N/A · 405 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V347000

Manufacturer Campaign

0839

Manufacturer

Buell-out Of Business

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

405

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 3, 2009

Defect Summary

Buell is recalling model year 2009 xb12ss motorcycles. the front brake line may contact the front tire. this contact could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.

Safety Consequence

This condition might cause an ineffective front brake and lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the front brake line and if undamaged, install a guide on the line. if the line is damaged, it will be replaced and re-routed. either repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2009. owners may contact buell distribution company at 1-414-343-8400.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference recall ID 09V347000 or campaign 0839.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 09V347000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V347000?

NHTSA recall 09V347000 was issued by Buell-out Of Business on September 3, 2009. It addresses: Front brake line contact with tire. The recall affects approximately 405 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Buell-out Of Business dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V347000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0839. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.