2008 BUELL BLAST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 BUELL BLAST
The 2008 BUELL BLAST 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 BUELL BLAST
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 BUELL BLAST, potentially affecting up to 1,335 vehicles.
Recall 08V439000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,335 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 BUELL BLAST
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BUELL BLAST. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASE BIKE WOULD NOT STAY RUNNING NEEDED A TUNE UP GOING UP A HILL AFTER GETTING GAS IN 1ST GEAR BIKE STALLS AND WOULD NOT START DRIVING DOWN 695 WENT TO SHIFT DOWN-SHIFTER WAS GONE ...WAS REPLACE NOT LONG AFTER THAT SHIFTER BECAME LOOSE AGAIN..CAUGHT AND FIXED PRIOR TO LOSING HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING SHOP ABOUT PINGING NOISE IN ENGINE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. THE BIKE CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER . MOTOR MOUNTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE SO FAR PER PAPERWORK BOLT WAS WELDED OIL LINKAGE/USAGE MORE THAN NORMAL..NOTHING DONE MANIFOLD COUPLER HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED DUE TO BIKE NOT STARTING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL BLAST. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V439000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER. WHEN OCTOBER ARRIVED, HE CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN FOR AN APPOINTMENT, BUT THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE. HE CALLED THE DEALER BACK IN NOVEMBER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS HAD TO BE RE-ORDERED. AS OF NOVEMBER 3, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 170. REMAILED 12/08/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/05/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 02/06/09.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2008 BUELL BLAST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 BUELL BLAST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 BUELL BLAST
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 BUELL BLAST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B-080 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. *PE
B-080 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLES: FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 BUELL BLAST
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUELL BLAST
- 2004 BUELL BLAST — 0 complaints
- 2006 BUELL BLAST — 1 complaint
- 2007 BUELL BLAST — 2 complaints
- 2008 BUELL BLAST (current)
- 2009 BUELL BLAST — 0 complaints
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- BUELL 1125CR — 64 total complaints
- BUELL 1125R — 61 total complaints
- BUELL S1 LIGHTNING — 25 total complaints
- BUELL FIREBOLT XB9R — 24 total complaints
- BUELL XB12R — 21 total complaints
- BUELL S3 THUNDERBOLT — 20 total complaints
- BUELL XB12X — 19 total complaints
- BUELL S3 — 16 total complaints