| Issue ID | 751605 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10295758 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLSTF |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/12/09 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson flstf. While driving approximately 40 mph, the ignition switch began to smoke along with sparks. The switch was located on top of the fuel tank. The engine stalled and then all of the lights turned off. He was able to safely pull to the side of the road. He then turned the console off. However, the motorcycle and the on-switch had completely burned. He changed the wiring and was able to drive to his home. He had not contacted the dealer or the manufacturer to-date. The current and failure mileages were 46,009 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46009 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEANDER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1BX51X7YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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