| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : TOURING | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V607000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050207 | Date Received by ODI: 20041223 | Date Added to Database: 20041228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0118 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 9501 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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