Harley-Davidson Inc., the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, is recalling 111,569 Touring cycles to reinforce front fuel-tank mounts, which can distort in crashes and cause fuel leaks and fires.
The voluntary U.S. recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and Trike products.
According to the NHTSA, the recall affects a production stretch from June 6, 2008, to Nov. 19 of this year.
Harley said it had not received any reports of fires, injuries or deaths caused by the defect.
The voluntary U.S. recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and Trike products.
According to the NHTSA, the recall affects a production stretch from June 6, 2008, to Nov. 19 of this year.
Harley said it had not received any reports of fires, injuries or deaths caused by the defect.
Make / Model: Year(s):
H-D / FLHP 2009-2010
H-D / FLHPE 2009-2010
H-D / FLHR 2009-2010
H-D / FLHR SHRINE 2009-2010
H-D / FLHRC 2009-2010
H-D / FLHT 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTC 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTCU 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTCU SHRINE 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTCU W/SC 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTCU4-CVO 2009
H-D / FLHTCUSE4 2009
H-D / FLHTCUSE5 2010
H-D / FLHTCUTG 2009-2010
H-D / FLHTK 2010
H-D / FLHTP 2009-2010
H-D / FLHX 2009-2010
H-D / FLHXXX 2010
H-D / FLTR 2009
H-D / FLTR3-CVO 2009
H-D / FLTRSE3 2009
Recall-related repairs to install braces to reduce the distortion are scheduled to be available at dealerships free of charge beginning on or about Monday.
Harley said it crash-tested a 2010 model bike in May, and found the bike didn't meet the company's requirements for fuel containment. Owners will be notified by next week, the company said in the letter.
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V457000
Potential Units Affected: 111569
Problem: Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about December 14, 2009. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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