| Issue ID | 728428 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274679 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | SOFT TAIL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/06/09 |
| Component | SEATS:MOTORCYCLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Improper seat fitment (sizing) caused seat to become unattached during normal riding. After hitting a bump on the highway, the front portion of my seat became unhooked causing a very dangerous condition. Had i not been going in a straight line, the seat could have slid off the bike. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1PV8149YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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