Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fxdwgi

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V430000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
12,398
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-22
Owners notified
2005-10-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE CABLES COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TUNNEL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

IN THIS CONDITION, THE CABLES COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND TANK, REPOSITION THE CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TANK AND/OR CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly16,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables16,500 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.