Recall 08V439000: 2007–2009 Buell Blast

Report received

Aug 27, 2008

Manufacturer

Buell motorcycle co.

Potentially affected

1,335vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Buell Blast2 complaints
• 2008 Buell Blast2 complaints
• 2009 Buell Blast0 complaints