NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Harley-Davidson Motor Company - Incorrect Tire Pressure on Label/FMVSS 120
Published: September 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V719000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars."
Affected Products
Incorrect Tire Pressure on Label/FMVSS 120
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Tire Pressure on Label/FMVSS 120 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V719000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V719000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Softail FXBB Street Bob and 2018-2019 Softail FXLR Low Rider motorcycles. The front tire inflation pressure on the VIN label may be less than the stated front gross axle weight rating (GAWRs). As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other than Passenger Cars." |
| Completion rate | 88.29 |
| Corrective action | Harley-Davidson will mail labels with installation instructions and owner's manual inserts to owners, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 13, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0628. |
| Consequence summary | Incorrect tire pressure information may result in overloading the front tire, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 0628 |
| Potentially affected | 12929 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |