| Issue ID | 496223 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10086292 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | ROAD KING |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/08/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passing a semi tractor trailer a about 70mph front end steering on new 04 electraglide classic began a wobbling of the front tire. It was extremely noticable and nearly caused the bike to go into the tractor trailer. In order to solve the problem i reduced my speed w/o applying brakes to about 40mph and the wobbling finally stopped. *ak *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | DUBLIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1DJV154YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Dealer's name | THEILS WHEELS |
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