Harley-Davidson front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision.
The short version
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.
THE FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTS MAY DISTORT IN REACTION TO SEVERE FRAME DAMAGE FROM A FRONTAL COLLISION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A FUEL LEAK AT THE WELD OF THE FRONT BRACKET TO THE TUNNEL.
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-457.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson FLHP |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson FLHR |
| 2009 | Harley-Davidson FLHX |
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