The problem
Certain police motorcycles were built with a defective wiring harness. The antilock brake system (abs ) is wired through the same fuse circuit as the abs malfunction warning light.
The risk
The operator of the motorcycle would lose power to the abs warning light at the same time he loses power to the abs brake system if this particular fuse would blow. The warning light would not illuminate due to the loss of electrical power to the motorcycle and the operator might not be aware that the abs brakes were not functional. The gauges are also wired through this fuse circuit and, should this fuse flow, would also cease to function.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiring harness. The recall began december 27, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Contacts
Harley-davidson recall no. 0117. 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 04V573000.
- 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.