Harley recalls 111,569 motorcycles to fix fuel tank
Harley-Davidson Inc., the biggest U.S. motorcycle maker, is recalling 111,569 Touring cycles to reinforce front fuel-tank mounts, which can distort in crashes and cause fuel leaks and fires.
The voluntary U.S. recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and Trike products, Harley said in a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web site. Harley, based in Milwaukee, said it hasn't received any reports of fires, injuries or deaths caused by the defect.
Harley said it crash-tested a 2010 model bike in May, and found the bike didn't meet the company's requirements for fuel containment. Owners will be notified by next week, the company said in the letter.
Bob Klein, a Harley spokesman, didn't respond to phone messages seeking comment.
Through the nine months ended Sept. 27, shipments of Harley-Davidson brand motorcycles fell to 187,085, from 226,898 in the period a year earlier.
Last year, the company recalled all 47,579 of its 2008 Touring models because of risk that the fuel-filter shell could crack, causing the bikes to slow or stall.
Harley fell 14 cents to $27.36 at 4 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. The shares have gained 61 percent this year.
Source: Harley recalls 111,569 motorcycles to fix fuel tank
The voluntary U.S. recall affects certain 2009 and 2010 model-year Touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and Trike products, Harley said in a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Web site. Harley, based in Milwaukee, said it hasn't received any reports of fires, injuries or deaths caused by the defect.
Harley said it crash-tested a 2010 model bike in May, and found the bike didn't meet the company's requirements for fuel containment. Owners will be notified by next week, the company said in the letter.
Bob Klein, a Harley spokesman, didn't respond to phone messages seeking comment.
Through the nine months ended Sept. 27, shipments of Harley-Davidson brand motorcycles fell to 187,085, from 226,898 in the period a year earlier.
Last year, the company recalled all 47,579 of its 2008 Touring models because of risk that the fuel-filter shell could crack, causing the bikes to slow or stall.
Harley fell 14 cents to $27.36 at 4 p.m. in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. The shares have gained 61 percent this year.
Source: Harley recalls 111,569 motorcycles to fix fuel tank
