HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL 1999: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V200000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | SOFTAIL | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-08-12 | 1999-07-23 | 1999-07-29 |
Production Dates: 1999-04-27 - 1999-06-27
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0098
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10241
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING AND, IF PLUGGED, WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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'.
