| Issue ID | 906878 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447961 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXDF |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/11/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Compensator is known to begin failing and making a horrendous grinding noise which prevents the engine from turning over. Harley is fully aware of the issue and charges full price to upgrade to the more suitable screaming eagle compensator. This piece is designed to fail and make money for the company with no regard for safety in the ability to start the vehicle when needed and the possibility of becoming stranded in a dangerous area. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHELTON, CT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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