Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20070529
End Date Of Manufacturing
20080603
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1335
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20080911
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Report Received Date
20080827
Record Creation Date
20080827
Regulation Part Number
Defect 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 Summary
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Corrective Summary
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.
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Body Class
Motorcycle - Standard
Vehicle Type
MOTORCYCLE
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
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