Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V607000 Reported December 23, 2004

Harley-davidson/fuel valve

Q: What is recall 04V607000?

NHTSA recall 04V607000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on December 23, 2004. It addresses: Harley-davidson/fuel valve. The recall affects approximately 9,501 vehicles , with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 9,501 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V607000

Manufacturer Campaign

0118

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Vehicles Affected

9,501

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 23, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain 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.

Safety Consequence

If 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 Action

Dealers 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V607000 or campaign 0118.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V607000

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

What is recall 04V607000?

NHTSA recall 04V607000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on December 23, 2004. It addresses: Harley-davidson/fuel valve. The recall affects approximately 9,501 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V607000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0118. 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.