Harley-davidson 2007 Electrical System recall
Recalled April 26, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07V173000 · Harley-davidson
Hazard
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY CADDY THAT WILL PROTECT THE CABLE AND ENSURE PROPER CABLE ROUTING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
Units
52,240 units
Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION THAT PERMITS THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO CONTACT A WELD BEAD ON THE OIL TANK. THIS MAY CAUSE THE WELD BEAD TO ABRADE THROUGH THE INSULATION ON THE CABLE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM THE BATTERY THROUGH THE OIL TANK AND OIL LINES.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY CADDY THAT WILL PROTECT THE CABLE AND ENSURE PROPER CABLE ROUTING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
Product
Harley-davidson FLSTC · Harley-davidson FLSTF · Harley-davidson FLSTN · Harley-davidson FLSTSC · Harley-davidson FXST · Harley-davidson FXSTB · Harley-davidson FXSTC · Harley-davidson FXSTD · Harley-davidson FXSTSSE · Harley-davidson SOFTAIL
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →