NHTSA recall 08V357000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Harley-Davidson Flhp and 11 more
Reported Jul 30, 200847,579 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 0135Built May 6, 2007 – Dec 11, 2007
The defect
Harley davidson IS recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. these motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. this loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.
The risk
This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.