| Issue ID | 606739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171612 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLSTCI |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/07/06 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the sun light affected the mirrors reflection. Instead of viewing an image reflection, the contact saw the internal structure of the mirror. The contact checked the mirror with a flash light and the mirror presented the same problem. The manufacturer was contacted, a complaint was taken, and alerted the dealership ordered a new mirror. The contact received the new mirror but the results were even worst and also noticed that the manufactured year 2005 was the same as the original mirror of the motorcycle. The contact expressed concern about this safety problem and avoided driving at night. The manufacturer considered the replacement order as a favor, not as a safety problem and never provided the mirror manufacturer name. The mirrors in questions were not original parts. Updated 10/23/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2900 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GLENDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1BWB115YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 11/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| 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 | HACIENDA HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 480 905 1903 |
| Dealer's city | SCOTTSDALE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 85260 |