HARLEY-DAVIDSON OIL COOLER KIT 62868-99B 9999: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03E051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | OIL COOLER KIT 62868-99B | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-12-05 | 2003-10-16 | 2003-10-16 |
Manufacturers Involved: HARLY DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. INC.
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF TRACTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
