Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E040000 Reported July 23, 2001

Harley davidson/ignition module kit

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 6,802 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E040000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,802
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 23, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: ignition modules used on certain twin-cam 88 screamin' eagle ignition module kits and ignition modules sold as dealer installed accessory items from july 2000 through may 2001. module and kit part numbers: 31710-01, 32721-01, 31713-01, 32724-01, 31775-01, 32810-01, 32748-99a, 32749-99a, 31781-00, 32719-01, 32720-01, 31778-01, 32750-99a, and 31782-00. these kits and modules can be installed on any 1999 and later twin-cam 88 equipped harley-davidson motorcycles. the modules were manufactured with a software fault that could allow the module to shut off without warning.

Safety Consequence

A sudden loss of power could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle and result in a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Harley-davidson will notify its customers to bring their motorcycle to an authorized dealer to have the module replaced free of charge. owner notification began october 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 414-342-4080.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 01E040000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E040000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E040000?

NHTSA recall 01E040000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on July 23, 2001. It addresses: Harley davidson/ignition module kit. The recall affects approximately 6,802 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E040000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.