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Buell BLAST recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

5 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

8,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2004
1
2006
0
2007
1
2008
1
2009
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20041
20060
20071
20081
20091

2004: 1; 2006: 0; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1

Year-by-year records

Buell BLAST model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
200401Not available
200610Not available
200721+1
2008210
2009010

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

04V365000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported: 2004-07-23 (July 23, 2004) · Model years: 2004

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VALVE WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO REPLACE FUEL IN THE TANK DURING OPERATION COULD MALFUNCTION THEREBY STARVING THE ENGINE FOR FUEL.

Consequence: THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY.

Remedy: BUELL WILL REPLACE THE VENT VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 414-343-8400.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
08V439000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 2008-08-27 (August 27, 2008) · Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗