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NHTSA Recall 08V357000: Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47,579 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhp.

47,579
vehicles potentially affected
12
models affected
2008
owners notified (July 31)
NHTSA campaign08V357000
Manufacturer campaign0135
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Report receivedJuly 30, 2008
Owner notificationJuly 31, 2008
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

Safety risk

This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

Harley davidson recall no. 0135.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V357000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2008
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2008
Harley-Davidson Flhr2008
Harley-Davidson Flhrc2008
Harley-Davidson FLHRSE42008
Harley-Davidson Flht2008
Harley-Davidson Flhtc2008
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2008
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE32008
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2008
Harley-Davidson Flhx2008
Harley-Davidson Fltr2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.