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Harley Davidson Motorcyclyes Recalled
Make /
Models :
Model/Build Years:
HARLEY DAVIDSON / DYNA
2005
HARLEY DAVIDSON / SOFTAIL
2005
HARLEY DAVIDSON / SPORTSTER
2005
HARLEY DAVIDSON / TOURING
2005
Manufacturer :
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR
COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID
Number : 04V607000
Recall Date : DEC 21, 2004
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR
SYSTEM
Potential Number
Of Units Affected : 9501
Summary:
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.
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF
NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2005. OWNERS
SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY
TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT
1-888-327-4236.