| Issue ID | 698905 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10247169 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/08/07 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear wheel had "burrs" on the inside rim which allowed a sudden escape of air, resulting in a blow-out. The motorcycle jerked suddenly and i lost control of the vehicle resulting in serious injury to myself and major damage to the motorcycle. Harley replaced the rear wheel under warranty. Harley tech told me that it was a factory defect. This is an amendment to prior complaint #10236331. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OAKLAND, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KB4107YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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