NHTSA Complaint #10196667 — 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10196667 |
| Vehicle | 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 27,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. HE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS BRAIN DEAD AND PASSED AWAY THE NEXT DAY. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS SMOOTH AND DRY. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
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