Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19990427
End Date Of Manufacturing
19990627
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
10241
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19990812
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Report Received Date
19990723
Record Creation Date
19990729
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
Consequence Summary
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING AND, IF PLUGGED, WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
Recall Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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