Recall 15V474000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Report Date
20150729
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, to July 7, 2015, and XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 7, 2015. The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.

Safety Consequence

If there is a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0167.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500
2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.