Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01E040000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E040000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 6,802 affected units, HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION MODULE KIT, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: ignition modules used on certain twin-cam 88 screamin' eagle ignition module kits and ignition modules sold as dealer installed accessory items from july 2000 through may 2001. module and kit part numbers: 31710-01, 32721-01, 31713-01, 32724-01, 31775-01, 32810-01, 32748-99a, 32749-99a, 31781-00, 32719-01, 32720-01, 31778-01, 32750-99a, and 31782-00. these kits and modules can be installed on any 1999 and later twin-cam 88 equipped harley-davidson motorcycles. the modules were manufactured with a software fault that could allow the module to shut off without warning.

Corrective Action

Harley-davidson will notify its customers to bring their motorcycle to an authorized dealer to have the module replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 4, 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 414-342-4080.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E040000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-07-23T00:00:00
Subject: Harley davidson/ignition module kit
Component: Unknown Or Other
Potentially Affected Units: 6,802

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: ignition modules used on certain twin-cam 88 screamin' eagle ignition module kits and ignition modules sold as dealer installed accessory items from july 2000 through may 2001. module and kit part numbers: 31710-01, 32721-01, 31713-01, 32724-01, 31775-01, 32810-01, 32748-99a, 32749-99a, 31781-00, 32719-01, 32720-01, 31778-01, 32750-99a, and 31782-00. these kits and modules can be installed on any 1999 and later twin-cam 88 equipped harley-davidson motorcycles. the modules were manufactured with a software fault that could allow the module to shut off without warning.
Consequence Summary: A sudden loss of power could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle and result in a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Harley-davidson will notify its customers to bring their motorcycle to an authorized dealer to have the module replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 4, 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 414-342-4080.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rdb6-saxn_3nmt
NHTSA ID: 01E040000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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