The problem
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
The risk
The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Contacts
Customers can 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 04V218000.
- 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.