Harley Davidson 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles Recalled

December 10, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     H-D / FLHP     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHPE     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHR     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHR SHRINE     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHRC     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHT     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTC     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTCU     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTCU SHRINE     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTCU W/SC     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTCU4-CVO     2009
     H-D / FLHTCUSE4     2009
     H-D / FLHTCUSE5     2010
     H-D / FLHTCUTG     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHTK     2010
     H-D / FLHTP     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHX     2009-2010
     H-D / FLHXXX     2010
     H-D / FLTR     2009
     H-D / FLTR3-CVO     2009
     H-D / FLTRSE3     2009
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: NOV 25, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V457000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111569
Summary: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING CVO TOURING AND TRIKE PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2009. THE FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTS MAY DISTORT IN REACTION TO SEVERE FRAME DAMAGE FROM A FRONTAL COLLISION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A FUEL LEAK AT THE WELD OF THE FRONT BRACKET TO THE TUNNEL.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Notes: OWNERS 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 .

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One Response to “Harley Davidson 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles Recalled”

  1. Warren on January 14th, 2010 12:10 am

    01/13/2010 0715 hrs Arlington Texas police officer Greg Story was killed after his H-D FLHP hit a school bus and burst into flames. I do not know the year of his motorcycle but I’m guessing it was an 08 or 09.

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