| Issue ID | 604164 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169586 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHR |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/09/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 harley davidson road king standard. The transmission/or drivetrain makes a whirling and clattering sound in 5th gear and some in 6th at highway speeds. I took to dealer for service and to investigate. I was told it was normal and there was a letter from harley davidson motoco that the noise was normal. Transmissions should not sound like this, it sounds like there is a problem in it and i am very concerned that it could lock up at highway speed. This could possibly be fatal if it were to happen. From the service and the letter from hd it appears they are not going to do anything about it. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RUTHER GLEN, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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