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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1107791
Internal NHTSA #	10631411
Manufacurer	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	SOFT TAIL
Model Year	2009
File date	07/06/14
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While getting off of the bike passenger noticed fuel leaking from the fuel line at the gas tank connection. Upon closer inspection found that the quick connect fitting at the fuel tank was leaking. Upon closer inspection of the quick connect it appears to have two internal "o" rings. Prior to this issue i have never disconnected the fuel line, bike has never been dropped and there has been no other adverse events to this area. With the extremely low mileage (less than 3,000), meticulous care and running the fuel tank dry before storage there should not be a failure of this nature. Fuel leaking from this fitting drips directly on the engine. On-line research shows this to be somewhat common. You tube video and self help mechanical sites have many discussions on this problem. Ironically, when i contacted my local h-d dealer i was told the replacement part is listed "discontinued" as "obsolete". Really, it's a 2009. Fuel leaking on an engine due to mechanical failure by engineered design should be covered by the manufacturer without any debate. Note that the fuel cap also leaks but at least i can see the fuel running down the tank before it gets to the engine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2476
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FREEDOM, NH
VIN pattern	1HD1JK5159YXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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