Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSTER
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V607000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Fuel Valve And Replace It, If Necessary. The Recall Began February 7, 2005. Owners Should Contact Harley-Davidson At 1-414-342-4080.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9501
Date Owners Notified
20050207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
20041223
Make Campaign Number
118