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SPORTSTER

1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

10/23/1998 – 1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – Equipment

NHTSA Campaign Number:	98V267000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	SPORTSTER
Model Year:	1999
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	06-26-98 through 08-01-98
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	232
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	11-98-98
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	10-98-98
Record Creation Date:	10-98-98
Regulation Part Number:	571
FMVSS Number:	120
Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE FRONT TIRE SIZE AS 100/90-19 57H INSTEAD OF THE CORRET DESIGNATION MH90-21 56H. ALSO THE CERTIFICATION LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT MODEL DESIGNATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence Summary:	IF INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR, IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS.
Corrective Summary:	OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

SPORTSTER

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

12/21/2004 – 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	04E094000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	SPORTSTER
Model Year:	2005
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:
Type of Report:	(E) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	364
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	01-05-05
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	12-04-04
Record Creation Date:	01-05-05
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
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 Summary:	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.

SPORTSTER

2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER

12/23/2004 – 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	04V607000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	SPORTSTER
Model Year:	2005
Mfg Campaign Number:	0118
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	9,501
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	02-05-05
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	12-04-04
Record Creation Date:	12-04-04
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. 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 Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005.

Harley FL Serie

1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FL

10/22/1996 – 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FL – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	96V204000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	FL
Model Year:	1997
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	07-01-93 through 09-30-96
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	176,515
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	10-96-96
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Report Recieved Date:	10-96-96
Record Creation Date:	10-96-96
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.

Harley FL Serie

1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON FL

12/15/1997 – 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON FL – Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA Campaign Number:	97V227000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	FL
Model Year:	1998
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	11-03-97 through 11-18-97
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	2,012
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	12-97-97
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	12-97-97
Record Creation Date:	12-97-97
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.

ELECTRA GLIDE

1976 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE

09/27/1976 – 1976 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE – Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA Campaign Number:	76V152000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	ELECTRA GLIDE
Model Year:	1976
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	57,140
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	10-76-76
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Report Recieved Date:	09-76-76
Record Creation Date:	10-79-79

Dyna

HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE-GLIDE

09/30/2004 – 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE-GLIDE – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	04V465000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	DYNA WIDE-GLIDE
Model Year:	2004
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	06-22-04 through 07-29-04
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	2,828
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	04-05-05
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	09-04-04
Record Creation Date:	09-04-04
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Consequence Summary:	THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004.

Dyna

2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE-GLIDE

12/08/2003 – 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE-GLIDE – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	03V510000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	DYNA WIDE-GLIDE
Model Year:	2004
Mfg Campaign Number:	0111
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	23
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	01-04-04
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	12-03-03
Record Creation Date:	12-03-03
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CARBURETED ENGINES WHICH HAVE AN ANGLED FUEL FITTING ON THE GAS TANK DO NOT MEET HARLEY-DAVIDSON IMPACT TEST STANDARDS.
Consequence Summary:	THIS COULD PRESENT A RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH THE PROPER TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2004.

Softail

1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

10/22/1996 – 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL – Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA Campaign Number:	96V204000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	SOFTAIL
Model Year:	1997
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	07-01-93 through 09-30-96
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	176,515
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	10-96-96
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Report Recieved Date:	10-96-96
Record Creation Date:	10-96-96
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.

Softail

1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

12/15/1997 – 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL – Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA Campaign Number:	97V227000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Vehicle/Eqipment Model:	SOFTAIL
Model Year:	1998
Mfg Campaign Number:
Mfg Component Desc:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Mfg Involved in Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:	11-03-97 through 11-18-97
Type of Report:	(V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected:	2,012
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:	12-97-97
Recall Initiated By:	MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall:	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Report Recieved Date:	12-97-97
Record Creation Date:	12-97-97
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:
Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.