- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Buell Blast Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2008 Buell Blast with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2008 for the tank assembly. For comparison, the 2007 has 2 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Blast year, for its age
#370 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Buell Blast problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Buell Blast recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2008 Buell Blast
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Purchase bike would not stay running needed a tune up going up a hill after getting gas in 1st gear bike stalls and would not start driving down 695 went to shift down-shifter was gone ...Was replace not long after that shifter became loose again..Caught and fixed prior to losing have been complaining shop about pinging noise in engine and nothing has been done about it. The bike continues to get louder . Motor mounts have been replaced twice so far per paperwork bolt was welded oil linkage/usage more than normal..Nothing done manifold coupler has already been replaced due to bike not starting. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 buell blast. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v439000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The contact was informed that the parts for the repair would be unavailable until october. When october arrived, he called the dealer again for an appointment, but the parts were still unavailable. He called the dealer back in november and was informed that the parts had to be...
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re-ordered. As of november 3, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired. The current and failure mileages were 170. Remailed 12/08/08. *Lj updated 02/05/09 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. Updated 02/06/09.*Jb
Buell Blast: every year compared
All Blast years2008 Buell Blast vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Buell Blast | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 2008 Buell 1125R | 6 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Buell XB12XT | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2008 Buell XB12X | 2 | 0 | A | 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 2008 Buell Blast
Does the 2008 Buell Blast have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Buell Blast: tank assembly (August 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell Blast?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Buell Blast had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 3, 2008 and the latest on June 8, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Buell Blast a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2008 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