| Issue ID | 647371 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10205402 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHT |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 24/06/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flht. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a noise that grew louder as the vehicle became warmer. The oil was changed to synthetic and replaced with a heavier oil, but this did not correct the failure. The dealer stated that the noise was normal. The manufacture replaced a rubber in the 2008 transmission to correct the noise, however, they will not assist with the 2007 models. They stated that the repair would be at the contact's expense at the cost of $300. The current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GIBSONVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FV4197YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | DAVIS HARLEY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 336-227-1261 |
| Dealer's city | BURLIINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | NC |
| Dealer's ZIP code |