| Issue ID | 638421 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10198007 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/07/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Extreme heat from exhaust and engine burns riders thighs and passengers feet and lower leg. This causes a comfort issue which then becomes a safety hazard as you constantly have to shift your position so you will not burn yourself. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | 35 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 18/03/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BOSTON HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | EVERETT |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |