| Issue ID | 548566 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10126979 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | TOURING |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/02/05 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 harley davidson screaming eagle electraglide, motorcycle has a high speed wobble. ( 70+mph) exhibited problem since delivery. Motorcycle has at times taken two full traffic lanes to get under control. Investigation showed steering head bearings improperly adjusted from factory. Dealer has not been able to properly adjust. Dealer acknowledges problem, factory rep does not so dealer refuses to work on the bike without factory authorization. Letters to harley davidson ceo & president go unanswered. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1PKE325YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PALM SPRINGS HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Dealer's telephone number | 760-329-1448 |
| Dealer's city | NO. PALM SPRINGS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92258 |