Harley Davidson Softail 2005

Model Softail made in 2005 by Harley Davidson got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
04V607000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)950102/07/2005MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY12/23/200412/28/2004
Defect SummaryCertain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. the functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Consequence SummaryIf the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. this could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. the recall began february 7, 2005. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
NotesHarley-davidson recall no. 0118.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
04E094000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY E (Equipment)36401/27/2005MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY12/21/200401/03/2005
Defect SummaryCertain fuel shut-off valves used as replacement equipment, p/nos 61338-02, 62169-02a, 61338-94d, and 62169-95c for use on certain 2005 carbureted sportsters, dyna, softail, and touring model motorcycles. these valves may have been produced with the functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Consequence SummaryIf the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. this could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. the recall began january 27, 2005. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080. if you have had or installed a replacement fuel shut-off valve in your motorcycle, please take your vehicle to your dealer to have the valve inspected for proper operation as soon as possible.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
04V465000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/22/2004 to 07/29/2004V (Vehicle)282804/14/2005MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY09/30/200409/23/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThese situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
M-123310/20/200810028305Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). the new torque for both parts is 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm). *pe03/23/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
83602/11/200510015358Update fitment information regarding the efi fuel tank fitting cover. harley-davidson. *tt07/14/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/11/200510257202/03/2005
 Repeat discrepancy, failure occurred at night while in forward motion on state highway 17 (north carolina) ref: report # 10132164. *nm
08/09/200510100102/03/2005
 2005 harley davidson softail heritage in a rainstorm a driver did not see me and almost hit me as he turned into my lane. after i got home i discovered my headlights were inoperative. this motorcycle has less than 11,000 miles on it and the deficiency within the electrical system/wiring harnesses could've killed me. the bike is at new river harley davidson at jacksonville north carolina supposedly under repair (within their appointment schedule of course). this type of failure at night or day is completely unacceptable and one would expect more quality controls from a manufacturer with a reputation that harley davidson has. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/07/20054180110/15/2004
 From what i'm learning the hard way, some 2005 harley davidson motorcycles burn oil at a rate of 1 quart per thousand miles - mine is one of them. according to dealer and harley-davidson motor company, this is acceptable. owners manual states nothing about this, nor was this information made known to me at time of sale in oct. 2004. obviously this could lead to engine seizure if not checked frequently, possibly resulting in injury or accident if in motion at time of failure. momentarily, if motorcycle is not covered by warranty it will lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. harley-davidson motor company unwilling to provide this information in writing until my motorcycle is diagnosed. currently, my 10 month old motorcycle's engine is being disassembled to determine the cause of the oil consumption rate in excess of 2 quarts over a period of 2900 miles. while i appreciate harley's responsiveness to this issue, i am obviously not pleased about paying $20,000 for a motorcycle whose engine is being taken apart. i have no idea what kind of problems this might lead to several years down the line when i am no longer covered by warranty. james fisher. *nm
STRUCTURE - BODY
06/13/200915000
 Tl. the contact owns a 2005 harley davidson soft tail. the contact stated while driving 60 mph the rear wheel along with the drive chain unbolted and snapped off the vehicle. the contact did not crash and was unable to pull to the side of the road. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer replaced the rear wheel, drive chain, and bolts connected to the drive chain. the contact stated this has occurred twice. the contact called the manufacturer and they stated it's not the parts that's causing the rear wheel to brake but it's the dealer doing the repair wrong. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 15,000. jo.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NCNEW BERN28564HARLEY DAVIDSON OF NEW BERN(252)633-4060
NJLAKEWOOD08701HARLEY DAVIDSON / BUELL OF OCEAN COUNTY732-367-7000