2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI, potentially affecting up to 12,398 vehicles.
Recall 05V430000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 12,398 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE CABLES COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TUNNEL PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: IN THIS CONDITION, THE CABLES COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE AND TANK, REPOSITION THE CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TANK AND/OR CABLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. 3). MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED US THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR A MINIMUM OF 12 WEEKS AFTER DEALER SUBMITS THE LIST OF PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE RECALL. CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON STATED IF I NEED A VEHICLE TO TAKE MY CHANCES AND DRIVE IT AT MY OWN RISK, OR WAIT UNTIL PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. 11 23 2005 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AT DEALERSHIP. STILL NO TRANSPORTATION MADE AVAILABLE YET. *JB
1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. 3). MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED US THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR A MINIMUM OF 12 WEEKS AFTER DEALER SUBMITS THE LIST OF PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE RECALL. CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON STATED IF I NEED A VEHICLE TO TAKE MY CHANCES AND DRIVE IT AT MY OWN RISK, OR WAIT UNTIL PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. 11 23 2005 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AT DEALERSHIP. STILL NO TRANSPORTATION MADE AVAILABLE YET. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWGI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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