| Issue ID | 739247 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10284116 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXDB |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson vrscf. He stated that the header pipe from the motor to the muffler turns cherry red due to heat exposure of 1600-1800 degrees. His legs are positioned directly above the heat, which may ignite his clothing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technicians concluded that the high temperatures from the component is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 1,200. The current mileage was 2,600. Bl |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PITTSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1HPH159KXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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