NHTSA Complaint #829698 — 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 829698 |
| Vehicle | 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE SPEED 20-25 MPH, FRONT TIRES STARTED TO SHAKE, FRONT END STARTED TO JERK, THE ROAD CURVED LEFT, MOTORCYCLE KEPT PULLING TO THE RIGHT, HIT A CURB, FRONTAL IMPACT AND LOST CONTROL, DEALER CONTACTED ,AND CLAIMED OFFICER, ISLAND CYCLE DID REPAIRS, AND NY HARLEY DAVIDSON MANUFACTURER IS REVTECH TIRES - PROBLEM IS DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVE. ISLAND CYCLE IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, VEHICLE REPAIRED AT OWNERS EXPENSE WITH DEDUCTIBLE.
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