NHTSA Recall 14V536000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2014-09-05. An estimated 867 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 0161
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.