| NHTSA Recall # | 73634 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 09V267000 |
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| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLTRSE3 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of notification | 20/07/09 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 03/10/08 |
| End date of manufacturing | 05/05/09 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/07/09 |
| Report created | 10/07/09 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1759 |
| Defect summary | Harley davidson is recalling 1,759 my 2009 fltrse3 motorcycles equipped with blade rear wheel accessory kits. Some wheels within the subject population underwent a secondary heat treatment process. As a result of this secondary heat treatment, these wheels may have a crack. |
| Consequence summary | If a crack is present, it could result in wheel failure during use, possibly leading to a crash, which could result in injury or death of the rider. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will remove the rear wheel and inspect the manufacturer's code. Wheels with the codes that indicate that they underwent a secondary heat treatment process will be replaced. Wheels that do not have the suspect code will be re-installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 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 . |