BUELL IS RECALLING 1,307 MY 2007-2008 BLAST MOTORCYCLES.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     BUELL / BLAST       2007-2008
 
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr's Report Date : AUG 22, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V439000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1307
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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. 
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.