| Issue ID | 1097159 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10621181 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHRC |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/08/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While changing lanes on the highway i encountered a wobble in the steering. I checked the steering head bearing for proper adjustment per factory specs and found it to be properly adjusted. I have always had the same wobble and noted when speed is increased the wobble appears without being provoked with a lean angle. I have been riding for 46 years and have been teaching motorcycle safety for 13 years. I have never had anything like this happen on any other motorcycle (including previous hd sportster). The best way i found to recovering from this wobble is a easy roll back off of the throttle. Harley should be forced to recall and fix the problem. I believe it would need a revised engine mount or a added steering dampening stabling system. I purchased motorcycle new and have never received any warning of such wobble problem being reported. I have not moved, and have had my motorcycle serviced at the dealer when it was 2 weeks old due to a shake caused by loose spokes of the rear wheel, as well as a new rear tire 2 years ago. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLADENSBURG, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FR4107YXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 65 |
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