NHTSA recall 05V151000
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Harley-Davidson Flstc and 5 more
Reported Apr 14, 2005167,628 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
The defect
Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size IS mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size IS mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure IS 36 psi.
The risk
The certification label IS incorrect giving improper information.
The remedy
Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. if an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on june 6, 2005. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.