The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel hose that could come off the carburetor.
The risk
Should this occur, fuel could spill and burn in the present of an ignition source, potentially resulting in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the motorcycle to insure that the fuel hose is installed correctly on the carburetor. If the fuel hose is installed incorrectly, the dealer will correct this condition. Owner notification began october 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Contacts
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V278000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.