| Issue ID | 1351285 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10948211 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXDF |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/04/16 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cpsc: had a serious problem with these saddle bags, sustained significant damage to my motorcycle, and almost had an accident. This event occurred on two different occasions; i rode over a pot hole on the highway on the first incident, and an expansion joint on the highway on the second incident. The suspension compressed, the left saddlebag bracket caught beneath the upper belt guard and bent the upper belt guard into the primary drive belt and pulley. *bf |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | LEVITTOWN, NY |
| 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 31/08/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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