NHTSA recall 03E051000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Oct 16, 20036,000 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
The defect
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.
The risk
This could lead to a loss of traction, possibly without warning, and could cause a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.