| Issue ID | 846924 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10386131 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/02/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Metzler 140/90 b16 me 880 marathon tire rear tire on hd road king, 2'x2' chunks of tire completely separating leaving bald spots on tire and base of tire separating from sidewall. Front tire metzler 130/90 16 is showing signs of cracking but still in tact. Tires have about 2500 miles. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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