NHTSA Complaint #10278784 — 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDBI

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10278784
Vehicle	2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDBI
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	July 26, 2009
Date Filed	July 30, 2009
Mileage	12,015 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NEW RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE MOTORCYCLE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE MOTORCYCLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT BOTH WHEELS LOCKED UP. SHE MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND LOOSEN UP THE FOOT BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE WHEELS WERE STILL LOCKED UP. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE LOOSE BOLTS IN THE TIRE, WHICH CAUSED THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS KNOWN TO HAVE THAT DEFECT AND A RECALL WAS AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE SHOP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,015. UPDATED 09/16/09.*JB

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