Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

01V278000

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYReported2001-09-20Affected25,711 vehicles

What was wrong

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • HARLEY-DAVIDSON