NHTSA Recall 07V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V173000; Date: Apr. 26, 2007
This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Harley-davidson Flstc; 2007 Harley-davidson Flstc Shrine; 2007 Harley-davidson Flstf; 2007 Harley-davidson Flstf Shrine; 2007 Harley-davidson Flstn; 2007 Harley-davidson Flstsc; 2007 Harley-davidson Fxst; 2007 Harley-davidson Fxstb; 2007 Harley-davidson Fxstc; 2007 Harley-davidson Fxstd; 2007 Harley-davidson Fxstsse; 2007 Harley-davidson Softail
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 52,240
Recall Summary:
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank. This may cause the weld bead to abrade through the insulation on the cable and cause an electrical short from the battery through the oil tank and oil lines.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a battery caddy that will protect the cable and ensure proper cable routing. This recall began on may 4, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
Recall Notes:
Harley-davidson recall no. 0130. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 2007
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