| Issue ID | 632460 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10192700 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/05/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a 2007 flhtcu in march 2007. Since the weather has warmed, up i have had heat problems with the engine. When riding on days where the temperature is 80 degrees or above, in slow traffic (0-10 mph), the engine puts out a large amount of heat that causes the backs of my legs to get very hot. If i am riding in traffic, in these conditions, for more that 10-15 minutes, i have to get off of the bike to prevent being burned. I have discussed this with several dealers and they said that this is normal. (note that my 2004 harley does not do this). When i asked if changing the exhaust and air cleaner would help they said that it probably would, but that it would also likely void my warranty. I have recently noticed that harley davidson has begun selling ¿ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT AIRY, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4127YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 22/03/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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| Dealer's name | ROCKVILLE HARLEY DAVIDSON |
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