| Issue ID | 1385426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10995731 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTKSE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 16/06/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The spark plug wire for the front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank wearing the protective sheath around the spark plug wire. Prolonged rubbing will wear a hole in the sheathing and cause an electrical short against the fuel tank or engine stumble. Motorcycle has less than 8100 miles on it and vehicle has not been modified to cause the rubbing. This problem is widespread across all 2014-2016 harley davidson touring series motorcycles, both of my neighbors 2015 and 2016 motorcycles have the same issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8096 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUMTER, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1TEN1XGBXXXXXX |
| 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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