NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Buell Blast Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Buell Blast has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Buell dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Buell Blast. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2007 Buell Blast owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Buell Blast, describing incidents dated May 30, 2009 to June 10, 2014.

Most-cited components

Suspension 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10724479 · Filed June 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…
ODI #10274146 · Filed June 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…

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FUEL TANK

NHTSA #08V439000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 27, 2008 · BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Potentially affected: 1,335 vehicles

Buell campaign 0835 · Owners notified September 11, 2008 · Vehicles built May 29, 2007 – June 3, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Buell Blast. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Buell Blast.

Tires

ODI #10724479

Incident: June 10, 2014 · Filed: June 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.

Suspension

ODI #10274146

Incident: May 30, 2009 · Filed: June 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

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