Harley-Davidson Motor Company – Fuel Filler Neck And Cap Not Sealing Properly

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.


Report Received Date 09/05/2014
NHTSA ID 14V536000
Consequence Summary If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tanked replaced, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0161.
Recall Code 0161
Potentially Affected 867
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V536000)