BUELL BLAST 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V365000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | BLAST | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-08-27 | 2004-07-23 | 2004-07-27 |
Production Dates: 2004-01-06 - 2004-06-03
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 656
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VALVE WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO REPLACE FUEL IN THE TANK DURING OPERATION COULD MALFUNCTION THEREBY STARVING THE ENGINE FOR FUEL.
THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY.
BUELL WILL REPLACE THE VENT VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 414-343-8400.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
