Harley-davidson Recall 04V465000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly
NHTSA recall 04V465000 · announced September 30, 2004 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Company · 2,828 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN 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
- 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna
- 2005 Harley-davidson Dyna
- 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna Glide
- 2004 Harley-davidson Dyna Wide-glide
- 2004 Harley-davidson Road King
- 2004 Harley-davidson Softail
- 2005 Harley-davidson Softail
- 2005 Harley-davidson Touring
- 2005 Harley-davidson V-rod
- 2005 Harley-davidson Xl
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.