Motorcycle – Harley Davidson Softail

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0600/07
BrandHARLEY-DAVIDSON
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberSOFTAIL
Published29 June 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a serious risk of fire because the positive cable from the battery could come into contact with the weld bead of the petrol tank. This may cause the weld bead to wear away the cable insulation, causing the battery to short-circuit via the petrol tank and the petrol lines. This could cause a petrol leak and/or a possible fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Production between 8 June 2006 and 14 March 2007

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