2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL Recall

Campaign:

04V465000 on 09/22/2004

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

06/21/2004 - 07/28/2004

Affected:

2,828

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. on fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. on carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.

Consequence:

These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.

Correction:

Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. the recall began november 4, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL TSB

Bulletin:

M-1233

Component:

355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Summary:

Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). the new torque for both parts is 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm). *pe

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