Buell Blast Recall
August 29th, 2008 at 7:55 am by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"
Buell has issued a recall for some 2007 and 2008 Buell Blasts. The fuel tank may deform under certain conditions, contacting the engine and causing a leak. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Company
Model Year: 2007-2008
Models affected: Blast
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V439000
Potential Units Affected: 1307
Problem: Buell is recalling 1,307 model year 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. This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a bracket which will prevent the fuel tank from contacting the cylinder head. The recall is expected to begin on or before September 8, 2008. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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August 29th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I keep waiting for Buell to redesign this little bike and make it a bike many of us want.
Come on Erik, we know Buell has talent and style, please let a little of it drip off onto the blast.
August 29th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Man, I have a 2007. Son-of-a.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Plastic tank..??
August 30th, 2008 at 1:31 am
Yeah, it has a plastic tank. Just about all the black pieces you see in the photo are plastic, except under the tank.
August 31st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
What’s all the hipe about plastic parts ? It’s nothing new . Plus there is a fix no big deal .
August 31st, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Had a blast. Always leaked at the petcock. How about a dual sport? My Blast would drag a speed bump in the parkinglot. Hey Eric!! A DUALSPORT BLAST.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:30 am
Dualsport Blast . Now that would be neat . What ever happened to the Motocross bike that was rumored to coming ? That would be a great nich bike give the KLR a little competition eh ?
October 14th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Contacted the dealer to schedule the recall fix on Sept 17th (day after i was notified) Harley isn’t shipping the repair part for at least another week… This will be at least a month of down time. I didn’t think this was the kind of customer support I’d get from The Motor co.