Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #09E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E007000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 97 affected units, AFTERMARKET LED TURN SIGNAL MOUNTING KITS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Harley-davidson is recalling 97 led turn signal mounting kits, p/nos. 69951-08 (black) and 69593-08 (chrome), for installation on my 2002 through 2009 vrsc model motorcycles (excluding vrscf model). due to the design of the mounting bracket, p/no. 70497-08, which secures the led turn signal controller to the motorcycle frame, the controller may come in contact with the oil filter.

Corrective Action

Harley-davidson will notify owners and will remove and replace the existing bracket with a new bracket, p/no. 70497-08a, free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E007000
Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2009-02-19T00:00:00
Subject: Aftermarket led turn signal mounting kits
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 97

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0138
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Harley-davidson is recalling 97 led turn signal mounting kits, p/nos. 69951-08 (black) and 69593-08 (chrome), for installation on my 2002 through 2009 vrsc model motorcycles (excluding vrscf model). due to the design of the mounting bracket, p/no. 70497-08, which secures the led turn signal controller to the motorcycle frame, the controller may come in contact with the oil filter.
Consequence Summary: Over time, this contact can lead to a hole in the oil filter and allow excessive oil to get on the rear tire, causing a loss of traction, possibly leading to a crash and potential injury or death.
Corrective Action: Harley-davidson will notify owners and will remove and replace the existing bracket with a new bracket, p/no. 70497-08a, free of charge. the recall began on march 26, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-xxda.p9vb_eeig
NHTSA ID: 09E007000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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