Vehicle recall 04V365000 · July 23, 2004
2004 Buell Blast
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V365000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2004
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 656
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell Blast (2004): 2004
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