Harley-davidson Recall 01V278000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Delivery, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
NHTSA recall 01V278000 · announced September 20, 2001 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Company · 25,711 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.
The risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, FUEL COULD SPILL AND BURN IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE TO INSURE THAT THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON THE CARBURETOR. IF THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2001. 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.