| Issue ID | 570391 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10143676 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXDWGI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/11/05 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1) improperly installed parts at manufacturing plant, causing throttle cables to rub holes in fuel tank tunnel section of frame. 2). Hole rubbed through fuel tank and throttle cables. Dealer said unsafe to drive, and 12 weeks to get replacement parts. I can not put vehicle back into service until new parts are available. 3). Manufacturer's customer service representative was contacted and informed us that parts were not available at dealership for a minimum of 12 weeks after dealer submits the list of parts needed to remedy the recall. Customer service person stated if i need a vehicle to take my chances and drive it at my own risk, or wait until parts are made available. 11 23 2005 parts still not available at dealership. Still no transportation made available yet. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LACEY, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1GPW154KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 23/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | N W HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LACEY |
| Dealer's state code | WA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 98516 |