View Full Version : 2005 Sportster Recall - California Models - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMB


bplinson
17th October 2007, 13:49
Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model : XL Year : 2005
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V465000
Mfr's Report Date : SEP 21, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2828

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy:
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.

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).

Recalls Documents

RCQPR-04V465-9707.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-9707.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCQPR-04V465-8765.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-8765.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCQPR-04V465-7007.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-7007.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCRN-04V465-3792.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCRN-04V465-3792.PDF) Renotification Notice

RCMN-04V465-4546.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCMN-04V465-4546.PDF) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCQPR-04V465-3891.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-3891.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCRIT-04V465-3211.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCRIT-04V465-3211.PDF) Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCONL-04V465-1668.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCONL-04V465-1668.PDF) Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCQPR-04V465-1660.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-1660.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCQPR-04V465-5306.PDF (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCQPR-04V465-5306.PDF) Quarterly Performance Report

RCDNN-04V465-6076.pdf (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCDNN-04V465-6076.pdf) Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

RCFK-04V465-5363.pdf (http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2004/V/RCFK-04V465-5363.pdf)Fax Acknowledgement