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Recall 08V-357: 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhpe and 10 more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Jul 30, 2008, covering about 47,579 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-357
Report date
Jul 30, 2008
Vehicles affected
47,579
Owners notified
Jul 31, 2008

The problem

Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

The risk

This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

Harley davidson recall no. 0135.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

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V357000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2008All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRC2008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhrse42008All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2008All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTC2008All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse32008All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2008All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr2008All 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 08V-357?

Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

How is recall 08V-357 fixed?

Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. 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.