HARLEY-DAVIDSON 52805-97 9999: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 52805-97 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-10-01 | 1998-09-25 | 1998-09-25 |
Production Dates: 1997-03-01 - 1998-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1737
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DETACHABLE BACK RESTS WHICH ARE AN ACCESSORY ITEM INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 1994 THROUGH 1999 MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK REST CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FRONT MOUNTS.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO SHIFT HIS/HER POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR IMPEDE THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOUNTS ON THESE BACK RESTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
