| Issue ID | 485207 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10075454 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | SOFTAIL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 17/04/04 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at high speeds vehicle shook, causing consumer to slow down. Consumer contacted dealership about this issue, however, the problem recurred. *ak the bikes wheels were unstable. The solid wheels caught wind vorticies which caused the vehicle to be unstable. The dealer refuse to change the wheels. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ANAHEIM, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1BXB344YXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | ORANGE COUNTY HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | IRVINE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |