Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buell blast motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 15-20 mph when the suspension completely collapsed. The contact discovered that the bolts that held the sub-structure in place were fractured from the vehicle. The dealer advised that he was unable to determine the cause of failure and advised him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated they would send an engineer to further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 8,500.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Buell Blast Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Buell Blast with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2007 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Blast year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Buell Blast problems
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No recalls for the 2006 Buell Blast
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Buell Blast. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2006 Buell Blast
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Buell Blast: every year compared
All Blast years2006 Buell Blast vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Buell Blast | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2006 Buell XB12X | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Buell XB12R | 4 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Buell XB12S | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Buell Blast
Does the 2006 Buell Blast have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Buell Blast right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buell Blast?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Buell Blast had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 25, 2010 and the latest on August 25, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Buell Blast a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buell Blast year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buell Blast years have the most complaints?
2007 (2), 2008 (2), 2006 (1). See every Buell Blast year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Buell Blast has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data