Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeRecall 07V-296 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 07V-296 covers 35,112 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V296000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0131.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 31, 2005 to May 31, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.