| Issue ID | 506921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10094966 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | ELECTRA GLIDE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/09/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While riding motorcycle between 50-70 mph motorcycle pulled to the left, and had pulsation. Took motorcycle to dealership several times, and mechanic determined torque was redesigned by manufacturer and needed to be replacing of parts due to right/left motion of swing arm. *ak the mechanics are unable to maintain the alignment of the motorcycle. Problem so severe at times the motorcycle veers suddenly withouth obvious reason to the left into oncoming traffic. Rear tire loosing air. The clutch would chatter as released and it entered the friction zone. *tc |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 29/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| 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 H-D BUELL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 254-773-2243 |
| Dealer's city | TEMPLE |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76504 |