Defect Investigation Detail

BUELL / 1125R / 2010

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE10004 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BUELL
Vehicale/Equipment Model: 1125R Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2010
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Manufacturer's Name: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Opened: Jan, 25 2010 Date Closed: May, 10 2010
Subject: SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSION Summary: We opened this pe based on a single complaint of rapid fuel expulsion while re-fueling from the owner of a buell 1125cr.after opening this pe, we contacted other owners, buell dealer service departments and monitored activity of various buell-related web forums.while harley davidson (buell was a subsidiary) has no owner complaints, it did receive four warranty claims related to this issue.two involve the fuel line check valve, one a pinched fuel vent hose, and one saturated charcoal cannister due to over-fill.currently, the data does not indicate a trending safety defect exists.we will continue to monitor this issue and take action as appropriate.