| Issue ID | 951606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10485130 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 16/09/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtcu motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated as the engine began to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the shifting fly wheel would have to be replaced. The shifting fly wheel also caused the oil pump to become fractured. The technician also advised that there were no approved factory remedies that would repair the failure. The technician suggested that the contact take the vehicle to an independent mechanic so that the engine could be disassembled, welded and truded. The contact stated that he would not take the vehicle to another dealer or a mechanic for the repair if the remedy was not approved by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,868. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10868 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RENO, NV |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4177YXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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