NHTSA Complaint #765289 — 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	765289
Vehicle	1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date of Incident	August 3, 2002
Date Filed	August 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

REAR TAIL LIGHT CAME OFF MOTORCYCLE AND LODGED IN REAR WHEEL AT 65MPH, 3 OTHER COMPLAINTS FROM SAME TYPE MOTORCYCLE OWNERS IN QUICK SURVEY. HARLEY DAVIDSON ISN'T EVEN INTERESTED.*AK

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