View Full Version : 2005 Sportster Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM


bplinson
17th October 2007, 09:27
Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model : SPORTSTER
Year : 2005
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V607000
Mfr's Report Date : DEC 21, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9501

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:
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.

Remedy:
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.

Notes:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0118. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Recalls Documents

RCRN-04V607-4824.pdf (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCRN-04V607-4824.pdf) Renotification Notice- May 18, 2007

RCMN-04V607-8161.pdf (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCMN-04V607-8161.pdf) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCQPR-04V607-5180.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-5180.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report


RCQPR-04V607-8444.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-8444.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCRN-04V607-2023.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCRN-04V607-2023.PDF) Renotification Notice

RCMR-04V607-9173.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCMR-04V607-9173.PDF) Manufacturer Reply
RCNOC-04V607-9689.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCNOC-04V607-9689.PDF) NHTSA Originated Correspondence

RCQPR-04V607-8292.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-8292.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCQPR-04V607-3269.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-3269.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report


RCQPR-04V607-6630.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-6630.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCRIT-04V607-5947.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCRIT-04V607-5947.PDF) Remedy Instructions and TSB5

RCONL-04V607-8483.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCONL-04V607-8483.PDF) Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCQPR-04V607-5235.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V607-5235.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCAK-04V607-9996.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCAK-04V607-9996.PDF) Recall Acknowledgement

RCDNN-04V607-9503.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCDNN-04V607-9503.PDF) Defect and Noncompliance Notice