Fuel system, gasolineRecall 14V-185 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 14V-185 covers 9,102 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 20, 2012 to March 10, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.