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NHTSA Recall 08V625000: Storage (fuel system)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 349 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Harley-Davidson Fxdb.

349
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2008
owners notified (December 8)
NHTSA campaign08V625000
Manufacturer campaign0136
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE
Report receivedNovember 26, 2008
Owner notificationDecember 8, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Harley-davidson is recalling 349 my 2009 fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl motorcycles. These motorcycles have a fuel tank vent tube assembly, part no. 27389-04a, which may have been produced with a defective ultrasonic weld on the anti-slosh valve.

Safety risk

If the valve separates and the bike is tipped over, it may leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel vent tube assembly and, if necessary, replace it. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 8, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Notes

Harley-davidson recall no. 0136.customers may 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 08V625000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Fxdb2009
Harley-Davidson Fxdc2009
Harley-Davidson Fxdf2009
Harley-Davidson Fxdl2009

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.