| NHTSA Recall # | 79988 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 11V037000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | SOFTAIL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of notification | 21/02/11 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/06/10 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/10/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 31/01/11 |
| Report created | 31/01/11 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6964 |
| Defect summary | Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2011 softail motorcycles manufactured from june 7, 2010 through october 8, 2010. The body control modules (bcm) installed on these motorcycles (part numbers 69991-11 and 69993-11) have a case that may not have been properly sealed during production. An improper seal may allow water intrusion into the bcm which may cause engine stall. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall while in traffic can result in a crash, which could lead to injury or death to the rider. |
| Corrective action | Harley-davidson will notify owners and dealers will replace the bcm free of charge. The safety recall began on february 21, 2011. 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 . |