| Issue ID | 721175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10266319 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHX |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/04/09 |
| Component | SEATS:MOTORCYCLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The seat on my 2008 harley davidson flhx broke at he rear bracket. The bracket is held on to the seat by plastic tabs, which broke. The seat slid rearward under acceleration, almost causing me to lose control of the motorcycle. These brackets used to be attached to the seat with two bolts, but i guess harley saving money is more important than their customers safety. I called h-d customer service, and they said they wold only replace the seat with another one just like it. Is'nt their responsibility to provfide a safe motorcycle, not one that the seat falls off of? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BETHLEHEM, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KB4178YXXXXXX |
| 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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