HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSB 2014: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V185000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSB 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-28 2014-04-08 2014-04-16

Production Dates: 2012-03-20 - 2014-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9102

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. "Harley-Davidson" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 FXSB and FXSBSE motorcycles manufactured March 20, 2012, through March 10, 2014. Suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.

Consequence

The gauge inaccuracy may cause the motorcycle to run out of fuel unexpectedly, possibly even before the Low Fuel Warning lamp illuminates. The lack of fuel would cause the motorcycle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the software to recalibrate the fuel level sensor signal, free of charge. The recall began April 28, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.