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2007 Buell Blast

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Jun 10, 2015
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Aug 27, 2008
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Buell Blast, most frequently naming the suspension and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension150.0%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08V439000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Aug 27, 2008
1,335 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 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.
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.Manufacturer number 0835View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 10, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUELL BLAST EQUIPPED WITH AVON VIPER STRYKE TIRES, SIZE: 110/70/16. AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A BLISTER ON THE FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS SENT TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

NHTSA ID
10724479
Incident
Jun 10, 2014
Mileage
15,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Jun 17, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUELL BLAST MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE SEVERELY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ONE WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FILED A REPORT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,000. UPDATED 07/14/09 *BF UPDATED 07/15/09.*JB

NHTSA ID
10274146
Incident
May 30, 2009
Mileage
15,500 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-0835

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BUELL MOTORCYCLE: THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. IN SOME CASES, THE CYLINDER HEAD RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK HAS CREATED A FUEL LEAK. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER. *PE

B-080

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

BUELL MOTORCYCLES: FUEL TANKS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CAN CREATE CONTACT OF THE FUEL TANK AND CYLINDER HEAD. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Buell Blast by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2009010—
2008210—
2007Viewing210—
2006100—
2004010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.