| Issue ID | 1542100 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183224 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FXFBS |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 11/02/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After the motorcycle warms up (about 15 minutes of riding), condensation begins to form inside the speedometer on the inside of the glass. This condensation blocks the view of the speed reading and other indicators. At night, visibility is even worse when this occurs. Harley says that this is just the way it is, but that cannot be the case. The gauge should be completely sealed so moisture cannot get in. This is a widely reported problem and should be addressed because it is dangerous. The picture i attached shows the condensation forming on the bottom. It gets even worse than the photo i provided. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1YLK38JCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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