Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04E094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E094000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 364 affected units, HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REPLACEMENT FUEL VALVES, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain fuel shut-off valves used as replacement equipment, p/nos 61338-02, 62169-02a, 61338-94d, and 62169-95c for use on certain 2005 carbureted sportsters, dyna, softail, and touring model motorcycles. these valves may have been produced with the functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. the recall began january 27, 2005. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080. if you have had or installed a replacement fuel shut-off valve in your motorcycle, please take your vehicle to your dealer to have the valve inspected for proper operation as soon as possible.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E094000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2004-12-21T00:00:00
Subject: Harley-davidson/replacement fuel valves
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 364

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain fuel shut-off valves used as replacement equipment, p/nos 61338-02, 62169-02a, 61338-94d, and 62169-95c for use on certain 2005 carbureted sportsters, dyna, softail, and touring model motorcycles. these valves may have been produced with the functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Consequence Summary: If the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. this could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. the recall began january 27, 2005. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080. if you have had or installed a replacement fuel shut-off valve in your motorcycle, please take your vehicle to your dealer to have the valve inspected for proper operation as soon as possible.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-cskw-tyv5.bs4c
NHTSA ID: 04E094000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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