2000 BUELL BLAST P3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
The 2000 BUELL BLAST P3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindriveline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3, potentially affecting up to 2,260 vehicles.
Recall 00V271000 — WHEELS
| 2,260 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A REAR WHEEL SPROCKET CAN BREAK.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE POWER, LOSE CONTROL, OR BE STRUCK BY DEBRIS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR WHEEL SPROCKET AND BELT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR COG DISINTEGRATED WHILE RIDING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS (65 MPH). FORTUNATELY I AS THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED, HOWEVER THE BUELL SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE IN THE REAR SECTION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE REAR COG. THE PLASTICS, REAR INDICATOR LAMPS, REAR WHEEL AND FRAME WERE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. AFTER EXTENSIVE DISCUSSION WITH THE BUELL CORP. THEY MADE THE DECISION TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS THERE HAD ALREADY BEEN A RECALL ON THIS MODEL (2000 BUELL BLAST) AND IT HAD SUPPOSEDLY BEEN SATISFIED IN 2001 BY ONE OF THEIR DEALERSHIPS. AS A SIDE NOTE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 3200 MILES ON IT. *NM
00V 271 000/REAR WHEEL SPROCKET: UNABLE TO GET DEALER, HARLEY DAVIDSON OF WEST VIRGINIA, SOUTH CHARLSON, WV; PHONE# 800/766-4647 TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE OF NO PARTS AVAILABLE. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 BUELL BLAST P3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL BLAST P3
- 2000 BUELL BLAST P3 (current)
- 2001 BUELL BLAST P3 — 1 complaint
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