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Recall 09V-457: 2009–2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2009–2010 Harley-Davidson Flhpe and 20 more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for fuel system, gasoline, reported to NHTSA on Dec 1, 2009, covering about 111,569 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-457
Report date
Dec 1, 2009
Vehicles affected
111,569
Owners notified
Dec 11, 2009

The problem

Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.

The fix

Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V457000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr Shrine2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRC2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTC2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Shrine2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU W/SC2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu4-CVO2009All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse42009All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse52010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXXX2010All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr2009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr3-CVO2009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltrse32009All 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 09V-457?

Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

How is recall 09V-457 fixed?

Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. 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.