NHTSA Recall 09V457000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V457000; Date: Dec. 1, 2009
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Harley-davidson Flhp; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhp; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhpe; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhpe; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhr; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhr; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhr Shrine; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhr Shrine; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhrc; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhrc; 2009 Harley-davidson Flht; 2010 Harley-davidson Flht; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtc; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtc; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcu; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtcu; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Shrine; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtcu Shrine; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcu W/sc; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtcu W/sc; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcu4-cvo; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcuse4; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtcuse5; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtcutg; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtcutg; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtk; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhtp; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhtp; 2009 Harley-davidson Flhx; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhx; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhxse; 2010 Harley-davidson Flhxxx; 2009 Harley-davidson Fltr; 2009 Harley-davidson Fltr3-cvo; 2009 Harley-davidson Fltrse3
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 111,569
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 2009
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