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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	817979
Internal NHTSA #	10356833
Manufacurer	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	SOFT TAIL
Model Year	2009
File date	19/09/10
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a 2009 harley davidson ( new ) in june of 2010. At 1700 miles the bolts that hold the rear sprocket to the wheel have backed out causing what could have been a catastrophic failure ie: rear wheel locking up at a highway speed and causing a crash. Harley davidson mechanics stated to me this is not the first one they have seen. I cannot believe that hd has not instituted a recall, they have to be aware of problem through feedbacks from shops. This is not something to mess around with, this can be life threatening, something needs to be done immediately to correct this "defect" and i mean " now " this minute you receive this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1700
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ODESSA, TX
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	20
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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