09 harley re-calls done

[hdbiker]

just called the dealer got my new front tire, and my new gas tank bracket on. All ready for summer, come on march
if you have an 09 and havn't seen the recalls tell me and i will pass along the service info.
later
me

[speed]

What was the recall on the front tire?

Cheers,
Speed

[hdbiker]

Subject: Safety Recall Campaign 0141(H-D 2009 & 2010 Touring CVO and Tri Glide Front Fuel Tank Mounts)

Dear Harley-Davidson Dealer:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain model year 2009 and 2010 Touring family vehicles (including CVO touring and Trike products) built June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. On these vehicles, the fuel tank front mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.

We have voluntarily declared this a defect related to motor vehicle safety (Campaign 0141) to allow us to formally recall all affected motorcycles. The remedy is to install a left and right hand brace provided in the recall kit, between the front mounts and the frame. These braces are intended to reduce front mount distortion during the crash conditions described above. A service bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedure will follow within ten days. Based on the schedule our supplier has provided we expect to begin shipping repair kits on or before the week of December 14, 2009. Please reference the Service Bulletin for a detailed description of the defect.

In the interest of the safety of our mutual customers and as required by law, you may sell but NOT DELIVER any motorcycles equipped with the defective fuel tank front mounts to your customers until the remedy is completed. Please refer to h-dnet.com on the Service Page/Safety and Product Campaign/Open Safety Campaign Instructions and the Safety Campaign and Open VIN Lists in the Service Toolbox for an updated list of affected VINs for this recall. Select the appropriate campaign number link (0141) to view any outstanding vehicles involved.

In accordance with Federal regulations administered by NHTSA, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. will provide notice to all owners of record of affected products with direction to bring the vehicle in for the recall service.

Sincerely,

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.
014

[hdbiker]

2009 TOURING MODELS FRONT TIRE WEAR INSPECTION
AND WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Reason for Revision
This bulletin was revised to update non-U.S. market procedures.
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to restate the inspection and
warranty process outlined in Dunlop’s Limited Warranty with
application to D407F front tires used on 2009 Touring models,
Police FL models and the FLHTCUSE4 model to address
customer concerns related to:
● Noise
● Vibration
● Ride Quality
Motorcycles Affected
2009 FLHTCU, FLHTC, FLHR/SHRINE, FLHTCU/SHRINE,
FLHR, FLHT, FLHRC, FLHP, FLHTP, FLHX, FLTR and the
FLHTCUSE4 models equipped with one of the front tires
listed below. Refer to Table 1.
Customer Notification
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. will send a letter to
registered owners of affected products in the United States
notifying them of this non-safety related condition and
instructing them to contact their dealer for the replacement
service. A sample of the customer letter is attached. Customers

outside the United

[speed]

Interesting. Thanks.

Cheers,
Speed

[hdbiker]

i have the acctual bulletins on pdf but are too large for here. interested send email and i will return attached
later
me
ps the 407 was replaced with the 408 free with 20,000klm on it.

[speed]

Did you happen to notice if the tread was backwards to the directional arrow? I have a buddy down here in Florida who just got his front tire replaced because the tread was facing the wrong way. I was at the dealer with him when they pointed it out.

Cheers,
Speed

[hdbiker]

I have seen the tread problem you speak of. Also keep in mind that the 407 is discontinued and being replaced by the 408.
I was told also that cupping was the problem with the 407. Replacement at the dealer is wear pro-rated to determine a price. But if you mention a wobble then it becomes a safety issue and the total cost is paid for by HD.

[speed]

That's interesting because my buddy had a bad wobble and the dealer installed a True Track stabilizer a month before they ended up replacing his tire under warranty for having the tread face the wrong way.

Cheers,
Speed