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Harley-Davidson suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.

NHTSA campaign 14V-185 · Reported April 8, 2014 · 9,102 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Harley-Davidson FXSB
VEHICLES AFFECTED
9,102
REMEDY
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the software to recalibrate the fuel level sensor signal, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported a problem with the fuel system, gasoline. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the software to recalibrate the fuel level sensor signal, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-185.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2013–2014Harley-Davidson FXSB

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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