| Issue ID | 1408229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11023905 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | VRSCF |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 16/09/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel level sender failure, this is the fourth unit that has failed and replaced in less than 24,000 miles since the vehicle was purchased new. Premium fuel always used . No aftermarket fuel supplements added. The motorcycle ran out of fuel while traveling 75mph on the i-17 freeway, engine stalled out in flight in the middle lane of traffic flow. I had a very hard time trying to negotiate safe lane change since traffic was moving faster than i was. I was fortunate enough to finally steer over to the breakdown lane while avoiding a near collision situation with another vehicle who did not realize my situation. I had someone bring me a gallon of fuel to be able to refire the motorcycle and ride to the nearest fuel service station. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOODYEAR, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1HPH15ECXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 75 |
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