Recalls for 2008 Harley-davidson Fxdl

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Posted on: 2007-11-20
Description
On certain motorcycles built and shipped to california, the catalytic muffler protective heat shield was not installed.  This condition could allow direct contact with this muffler and cause injury.  

Consequence
If contact occurs while riding, it could cause loss of control of the motorcycle, leading to injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install the heat shields to the mufflers free of charge.  The recall began on november 26, 2007.  Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes
Harley-davidson recall no.  0133.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.