NHTSA Campaign 03E051000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. · Reported Oct 16, 2003 · 6,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
HARLEY-DAVIDSON GENUINE MOTOR ACCESSORIES PREMIUM OIL COOLER KITS P/N 62868-99B USED ON THE TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES. THE KITS HAVE A HOSE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MAY RUB ON THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE OIL HOSE TO ABRADE OVER TIME, THEREBY CAUSING A SPILLAGE OF OIL.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 5, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 414-342-4680.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | OIL COOLER KIT 62868-99B | 6,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03E051000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.