NHTSA Recall 01V278000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2001-09-20. An estimated 25,711 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.
Risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, FUEL COULD SPILL AND BURN IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE TO INSURE THAT THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON THE CARBURETOR. IF THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).