2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSB Recall

Campaign:: 14V185000 on 04/15/2014
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:: 03/19/2012 - 03/09/2014
Affected:: 9,102
Defect:: Harley-davidson motor company, inc. (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 fxsb and fxsbse motorcycles manufactured march 20, 2012, through march 10, 2014. suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.
Consequence:: The gauge inaccuracy may cause the motorcycle to run out of fuel unexpectedly, possibly even before the low fuel warning lamp illuminates. the lack of fuel would cause the motorcycle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Harley-davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the software to recalibrate the fuel level sensor signal, free of charge. the recall began april 28, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSB TSB

Bulletin:: SB-M-1369
Component:: 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:: Harley davidson: see document search button for owner letter. motorcycle ran out of fuel due to an inaccurate reading of fuel gauge, causing engine to stop and stall, unexpectedly, leading to a crash. *pe