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2008 BUELL BLAST

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 3 TSBs

08V439000 Aug 27, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,307 MY 2007-2008 BLAST MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK MAY EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CREATES CONTACT OF THE TANK WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD. IN SOME OF THESE CASES, THE CYLINDER HEAD RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK HAS CREATED A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET WHICH WILL PREVENT THE FUEL TANK FROM CONTACTING THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
1,335 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 8, 2009
Incident date: Jun 28, 2008
PURCHASE BIKE WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING NEEDED A TUNE UP GOING UP A HILL AFTER GETTING GAS IN 1ST GEAR BIKE STALLS AND WOULD NOT START DRIVING DOWN 695 WENT TO SHIFT DOWN-SHIFTER WAS GONE ...WAS REPLACE NOT LONG AFTER THAT SHIFTER BECAME LOOSE AGAIN..CAUGHT AND FIXED PRIOR TO LOSING HAVE BEEN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 3, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL BLAST. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V439000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 BUELL BLAST

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
SB-0835 Nov 5, 2008
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. IN SOME CASES, THE CYLINDER HEAD RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK H
B-080 Sep 8, 2008
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. *PE
B-080 Sep 8, 2008
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. *PE

BUELL BLAST — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUELL BLAST across all model years (2004–2009).

4 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUELL BLAST — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 1 0 View
2008 (current) 1 2
2007 1 2 View
2006 0 1 View
2004 1 0 View

Other BUELL Models

Model Recalls Complaints
S1 LIGHTNING 22 25 View
S3 THUNDERBOLT 22 20 View
M2 CYCLONE 21 11 View
S3T THUNDERBOLT 16 0 View
S2 THUNDERBOLT 12 7 View
X1 LIGHTNING 9 8 View
S1 WHITE LIGHTNING 7 4 View
S2T 6 6 View