| Issue ID | 650545 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207879 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCUSE2 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/10/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Problems with 110 ci cvo engine map. Engine sometimes dies when shifting, pops back through intake. Had this happen on said date, when entering highway onto on ramp. I was coming up to highway speed, about 60-65 mph, with two semi's in heavy traffic with ample space for me to merge into traffic. Pulled clutch in, and the engine died instantly. Had to take the bike to the shoulder of the road, to allow for semi's to pass by while hitting start button to restart the engine. After starting back up i was able then to merge into traffic. This is not the only time this has happened, it has occurred several times on the highway, and in town in slower traffic when slowing and taking off. Engine also has repeated rear cylinder oil leaks, i am currently on my third cylinder that they are replacing on my bike. The dealer has not been able to fix the map, or the cause of my oil leaks. I have had other issues of chrome and paint problems but all of these are minor, compared to the engine stalling, and oil leaks. Compression releases intermittently work, causing damage to the starter, causing it to fail. Which has left me stranded, and i had to trailer the bike back to the dealer. I have only had this bike 11 months, and all of this has happened to it and more. I feel it's unsafe to ride a motorcycle that sometimes dies in between gear changes. This could lead to accidents or possible deaths. On the 8th was a near miss of this magnitude. The dealer and company have tried repeatedly to fix this and have yet to date. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 20 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | IOWA PARK, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1PR8167YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | RED RIVER HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 940-264-7743 |
| Dealer's city | WICHITA FALLS |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76306 |