NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Harley-Davidson Road King
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King has 1 NHTSA recall and 10 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #04V465000Reported September 30, 2004 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Safety consequence
THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).