| NHTSA Recall # | 66467 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V457000 |
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| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHT |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
| Date of notification | 11/12/09 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 06/06/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 19/11/09 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/12/09 |
| Report created | 01/12/09 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 111569 |
| Defect summary | Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |