| Issue ID | 1596332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252070 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/08/19 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson street motorcycle. The contact came to a stop at an intersection, the rear wheel sped off and the contact was ejected from the vehicle. The contact flipped off the motorcycle and onto the concrete. The motor malfunctioned due to a failed "fly by wire throttle system". The contact sustained 9 fractured ribs, fractured collar bone, road rash and three quarts of blood was extracted from the contacts lungs. Medical attention was sought and a police report was filed. The police report deemed that the incident was a malfunction of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was classified as a salvaged total by the contact's insurance. The contact called liver more harley davidson 7576 southfront rd, livermore, ca 94551 (925) 606-0100 where the dealer offered to buy the motorcycle back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,926. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20926 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLEASANTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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