| Issue ID | 493881 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10082583 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | ROAD KING |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Motorcycle stability issue. I purchased new with about 20 test miles, an flhtci, 2004, harley davidson motorcyle. Immediately upon riding i found it "pulled" to the left, especially when you roll off the throttle(decelerate). The amount of deflection would have caused a swerve into oncoming traffic had i not been an experienced rider. Dealer has made several attempts but is unable to resolve the issue.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROUND ROCK, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FFW174YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | BELL COUNTY HARLEY-DAVIDSON / BUELL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 254-773-2243 |
| Dealer's city | TEMPLE |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76504 |