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2005 Harley Davidson FLSTC Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	885005
Internal NHTSA #	10428288
Manufacurer	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	FLSTC
Model Year	2005
File date	24/09/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Cam chain tensioner failure causing major damage to engine and possible loss of control of motorcycle if engine locks up. I was informed by a sales person named [xxx] at eagle harley davidson in lafayette in that i had a motorcycle with problem associated with the cam chain tensioner. The chain tensioner will fail causing engine damage and possible loss of control. I asked why there is not a recall notice and he said it was normal wear but was redesigned on newer motorcycles. I was trying to trade my motorcycle in for a new one and that is when he said mine was not worth much because of this problem, it would always have to be repaired and that is why harley davidson went to a hydraulic tensioner on newer motorcycles. I know nothing about motorcycles and am concerned about the possibility of major repairs or injury to myself and others if failure occurs at highway speed. I phoned corporate harley davidson customer service and was told it was not on recall and not to worry, but i do. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LUCERNE, IN
VIN pattern	1HD1BWB135YXXXXXX
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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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.
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Harley Davidson FLSTC Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Harley Davidson FLSTC Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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