NHTSA Recall 08V439000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V439000; Date: Aug. 27, 2008
This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Buell Blast; 2008 Buell Blast; 2009 Buell Blast
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 1,335
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 2008
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