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NHTSA 05V151📅 Apr 15, 2005

2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc & 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci + 4 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is MT90B21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is MT90B16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.

💥 The risk

The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.

🔧 The fix

Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer CAN install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V151000
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
167,628
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 6, 2005
Built
Oct 11, 2004 – May 2, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V151 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V151?

2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc & 2002–2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci + 4 more. 167,628 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to book the free repair.