Investigation PE08043: 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 17, 2008

Closed

Aug 8, 2008

Model years

2008

Subject

Motorcycle stalling

Component: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery

Summary

The subject fuel filter housing (p/n 62229-08) cracks, resulting in sudden engine stall due to unregulated fuel pressure.harley-davidson has modified the housing with a new part number 62229-08a.shortly after opening this pe, odi received harley's defect notification indicating that the subject vehicles were being recalled to install the new fuel filter housing.with that recall, received prior to release of our information request, this investigation is concluded.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr14 complaints