Vehicle recall 04V607000 · December 23, 2004
Harley-Davidson Dyna, Softail and 2 more models
Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. The functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
- Consequence
- If the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. This could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began February 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
- Notes
- Harley-davidson recall no. 0118.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V607000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 2004
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0118
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,501
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Dyna (2005): 2005
- Harley-Davidson Softail (2005): 2005
- Harley-Davidson Sportster (2005): 2005
- Harley-Davidson Touring (2005): 2005
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