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NHTSA Recall 04V365000: Fuel system, gasoline

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 656 vehicles. It affects 2004 Buell Blast.

656
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (August 27)
NHTSA campaign04V365000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report receivedJuly 23, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 27, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

This situation could cause the vehicle to shut down without warning, which could lead to a crash, causing the possibility of death or injury.

Remedy

Buell will replace the vent valve. The recall began on august 27, 2004. Owners should contact buell at 414-343-8400.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V365000

Make and modelModel years
Buell Blast2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.