| Issue ID | 1486548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11115427 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHX |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 21/07/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2018 hd street glide flhx front tire lifts off the ground upon a stopped left turn. This has caused me 2 accidents. One at $11,000 and the other still in consideration. Accident #1 3/17/18. Stopped on street, turn left into driveway. Lost control of the bike and hit a wall. Spent 3 days in the hospital. Bike had over $11,000 in damage. Accident #2. Stopped on a city street. Turn left. Lost control of the bike. Hit a tree. Stitches, road rash, contusions and damage to the bike yet to be revealed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KBC14JBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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