2009 BUELL BLAST — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BUELL BLAST
The 2009 BUELL BLAST has received a total of 0 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 BUELL BLAST
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 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 2009 BUELL BLAST
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BUELL BLAST.
Safety Rating for the 2009 BUELL BLAST
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BUELL BLAST in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BUELL BLAST
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 BUELL BLAST. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-0835 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE 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. IN SOME CASES, THE CYLINDER HEAD RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK HAS CREATED A FUEL LEAK. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 2 complaints
- 2009 BUELL BLAST (current)
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- 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