NHTSA Complaint #740247 — 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 740247 |
| Vehicle | 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MN |
Consumer Description
CAM BEARINGS ARE FAILING ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAUSING ENGINE SEIZURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL. MFR. WILL NOT FIX UNLESS FAILURE OCCURS. THIS IS A PART WITH A DOCUMENTED PROPENSITY TO FAIL, AND THE MFR. ADMITS THIS. A RECALL IS NEEDED!
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