4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Posted on: 2014-09-05
Description
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.
Consequence
If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2015-07-29
Description
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 xg500 motorcycles manufactured january 20, 2014, to july 7, 2015, and xg750 motorcycles manufactured may 12, 2014, to july 7, 2015. The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.
Consequence
If there is a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2015. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0167.
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY
Posted on: 2015-04-13
Description
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 xg500 motorcycles manufactured january 28, 2014, to march 9, 2015, and 2015 xg750 motorcycles manufactured may 12, 2014, to march 9, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 29, 2015. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0620.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2015-04-13
Description
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 xg500 motorcycles manufactured january 28, 2014, to march 9, 2015, and 2015 xg750 motorcycles manufactured may 12, 2014, to march 9, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 29, 2015. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0620.
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.