| NHTSA Recall # | 78548 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V357000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 0135 |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTP |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
| Date of notification | 31/07/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 06/05/07 |
| End date of manufacturing | 11/12/07 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 30/07/08 |
| Report created | 30/07/08 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 47579 |
| Defect summary | Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition. |
| Consequence summary | This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056. |
| Recall notes | Harley davidson recall no. 0135. Customers 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. |