Recall 05V-151: 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTC, 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTCI and 4 more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 14, 2005, covering about 167,628 vehicles.
The problem
Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.
The risk
The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
The fix
Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Notes
Customers 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V151000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson FLSTC | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FLSTCI | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FLSTF | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FLSTFI | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FLSTN | 2002, 2005 | All years |
| Harley-Davidson FLSTNI | 2002, 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-151?
Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.
How is recall 05V-151 fixed?
Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.