Vehicle recall 08V439000 · August 27, 2008
2007-2009 Buell Blast
The fuel tank may experience some local deformation under high-heat conditions that creates contact of the tank with the cylinder head.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V439000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2008
- Filed by
- BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0835
- Owner notification
- September 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,335
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
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 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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