| Issue ID | 1701334 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11372530 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHRC |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/10/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On numerous occasions while attempting to warn drivers attempting to cut me off, or just letting them know that i am concerned for my safety by their driving habits, i have honked the horn on my motorcycle with little or no reaction. Simply put, the horn on this motorcycle is about as loud as a fart in a rainstorm! I have talked with numerous other roadking owners with similar complaints. The horn is too weak to notify other drivers of impending disaster! There is a serious safety issue and should warrant a recall. Note: harley davidson offers a louder horn replacement for the stock horn however it it a $50. 00 upgrade! That tells me that they are aware of the inferior stock horns on these motorcycles, however they want me to "foot the bill" for louders replacement units. Note: all newer harley-davidsons are now equipped with this upgraded horn. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38587 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROME, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FR4178YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 30 |
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