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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	824353
Internal NHTSA #	10362345
Manufacurer	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	SOFT TAIL
Model Year	2009
File date	09/10/09
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Harley davidson 2009 flhtcu (placed here as vehicle section only lists 5 models and not this one) audible loud knock coming from the primary chain case on each engine startup. Knock appears to originate from the compensator sprocket assembly which cushions the drive side crankshaft sprocket and the primary drive assembly when striking each other at engine startup. Many compensator sprocket assemblies have been found in failure mode and have been replaced with a more robust unit (factory installed on 2010 and later models) under warranty. Failure in service could be catastrophic and operator injury or death could result. Manufacturer is aware of issues but have not recalled any units for refit of upgraded component.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AUSTRALIA, 00
VIN pattern	5HD1FC4189YXXXXXX
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	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Harley Davidson SOFT TAIL Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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