NHTSA recall 98E033000 · Equipment
Unknown or other
Harley-Davidson Horn Cover
Reported Oct 2, 1998598 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 1998
The defect
Equipment description: custom horn covers for use on 1992-1999 motorcycles with the exception of XL 883 models. abrasion leading to possible fuel leakage can occur between the fuel line and the accessory custom horn cover.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the accessory custom horn cover and replace it with the original equipment horn cover. if the original horn cover IS no longer available, it will be replaced. the fuel line will also be inspected and replaced, if necessary. owners will be reimbursed for the cost of the accessory custom horn cover.