2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI

1 recalls — 2 complaints

05V430000 Sep 22, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE CABLES COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TUNNEL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
IN THIS CONDITION, THE CABLES COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND TANK, REPOSITION THE CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TANK AND/OR CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
12,398 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 25, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2005
1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Nov 25, 2005
Incident date: Nov 5, 2005
1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL ... Read more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI across all model years (2004–2006).

3 Total Recalls
26 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2004 (current) 1 2

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