Harley Davidson 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles Recalled

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 .