NHTSA recall 09V267000
Wheels
Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3
The defect
Harley davidson IS recalling 1,759 my 2009 fltrse3 motorcycles equipped with blade rear wheel accessory kits. some wheels within the subject population underwent a secondary heat treatment process. As a result of this secondary heat treatment, these wheels may have a crack.
The risk
If a crack IS present, it could result in wheel failure during use, possibly leading to a crash, which could result in injury or death of the rider.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the rear wheel and inspect the manufacturer's code. wheels with the codes that indicate that they underwent a secondary heat treatment process will be replaced. wheels that do not have the suspect code will be re-installed. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2009. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.