The 2007 Buell Blast has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,335 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
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.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Buell Blast as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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