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Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide Recall 01V278: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 01V278, reported September 20, 2001, 25,711 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V278HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.
Risk
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, FUEL COULD SPILL AND BURN IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE TO INSURE THAT THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON THE CARBURETOR. IF THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide2001