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2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna, Harley-Davidson Softail and others recall: carburetor system

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 23, 2004. It covers about 9,501 vehicles.

vehicles affected
9,501
reported
Dec 23, 2004
owners notified
Feb 7, 2005
related complaints
2

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

What is wrong
Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. The functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Risk
If the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. This could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4080.

Recall number 04V607000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.

2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna2005 Harley-Davidson Softail2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster2005 Harley-Davidson Touring

Questions about recall 04V607000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna, Harley-Davidson Softail and others carburetor system?

Yes. Recall 04V607000, reported on December 23, 2004, covers about 9,501 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V607000?

Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4080.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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