Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #07V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V173000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 52,240 affected units, BATTERY CABLE CONTACTS WELD ON OIL TANK, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V173000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2007-04-26T00:00:00
Subject: Battery cable contacts weld on oil tank
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 52,240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0130
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 07V173000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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