| Issue ID | 648580 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10206406 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXSTSSE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/05/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Excessive heat from motor making the motorcycle uncomfortable to ride oil temps reaching 260 degrees in oil tank that is under the seat resulting in legs and lower extremity discomfort. Dealer has returned the bike two times and installed a harley davidson sert and new exhaust and the heat is still present. I am concerned the excessive heat may cause the motor to lock up ,therefore resulting in injury or death. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2236 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MATTHEWS, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1PT9127YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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