| Issue ID | 849305 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10391711 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/09/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 harley davidson. Consumer states design flaw and serious safety issue with motorcycle *tgw the consumer stated the motorcycle had been at the repair shop since sept 9, 2010 because of a throttle problem created by the bike going into limp mode on its own while being driven or while at a stop. The consumer was informed the wiring harness needed to be replaced. However, the consumer stated there was no way to test the bike until the weather improves in order to determine if the problem has been rectified. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | POLO, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4258YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/03/08 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | CHICAGO HARLEY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GLENVIEW |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |