| Issue ID | 684155 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10235070 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXDWG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/07/08 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ait aprox 1,800 miles, my 2008 harley davidson flhtc experienced a failure of the fuel filter shell while i was riding the motorcycle. I was exiting interstate 65 south in brentwood, tn and upon attempting to accelerate from the exit, i was almost hit from behind by a car. The motorcycle gave no warning/indication of a problem. Upon attempting trough the exit ramp. The bike sputtered and almost stopped, while the automobiles behind me locked up their brakes trying to avoid me. I was able to make it home after suffering intermittent sputtering and the bike has remained in my garage since then. My nearest dealer has a part on order, but not in stock. I was told they have seen several of these parts fail on year 2008 motorcycles. There should be a recall as these are dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1862 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRANKLIN, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FF41X8YXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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