2009 BUELL BLAST
May 9, 2009 by jesrod
Filed under 2009 BUELL BLAST, Buell Recalls, Buell Recalls 2009, Recalls
Recall ID #7934 – FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Date AUG 27, 2008
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Motorcycle Affected BLAST
Potential Motorcycles Affected 1335 Recall Details
Recall Date
AUG 27, 2008
Motorcycle Affected
2009 BUELL BLAST
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.
Potential Motorcycles Affected
1335
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0835
