NHTSA recall 08V439000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Buell Blast
Reported Aug 27, 20081,335 vehicles affectedBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.Maker’s number 0835Built May 29, 2007 – Jun 3, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
The 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.