NHTSA Recall 14V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V536000; Date: Sep. 5, 2014
If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Harley-davidson XG500; 2015 Harley-davidson XG750
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 867
Recall Summary:
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 xg500 and xg750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.
How to Fix:
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tanked replaced, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0161.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 23, 2014
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