Buell Blast 2008
Model Blast made in 2008 by Buell got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V439000 | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | from 05/29/2007 to 06/03/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1335 | 09/11/2008 | MFR | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | 08/27/2008 | 08/27/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Buell recall no. 0835.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| B-080 | 09/08/2008 | 10026263 | 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 | 10/10/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-0835 | 11/05/2008 | 10030772 | 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 | 11/30/2009 | |
| B-080 | 09/08/2008 | 10026263 | 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 | 10/10/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 06/28/2008 | 48 | 1 | |
| 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 complaining shop about pinging noise in engine and nothing has been done about it. the bike continues to get louder . motor mounts have been replaced twice so far per paperwork bolt was welded oil linkage/usage more than normal..nothing done manifold coupler has already been replaced due to bike not starting. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 170 | 1 | |
| 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 be unavailable until october. when october arrived, he called the dealer again for an appointment, but the parts were still unavailable. he called the dealer back in november and was informed that the parts had to be re-ordered. as of november 3, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired. the current and failure mileages were 170. remailed 12/08/08. *lj updated 02/05/09 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. updated 02/06/09.*jb | |||