| Issue ID | 686379 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10236829 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHR |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 29/07/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 (na) harley davidson road king. While pulling out of a service station at 15 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the primary case. The bolt that holds the compensation brackets in the primary case came out, which caused the vehicle to stop running. He pulled off the road and had the vehicle towed. The dealer that repaired the vehicle stated that the bolt was installed improperly when it was manufactured, and the incorrect lock type was used. The failure mileage was 2,723 and current mileage was 2,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2723 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPOUGHEON, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FR4468YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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