Harley Davidson Recalls 111,600 Motorcycles Due to Potential Fuel Tank Hazards - Subaru Recall 5,700
Harley Davidson informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that they discovered a product defect that could affect 111,600 motorcycles being recalled for consumer safety according to a notice posted on December 11, 2009. Harley Davidson is recalling the 2009/2010 Touring, CVO and Trike Motorcycles due to a hazard where fuel tanks may leak after a crash causing fire, injuries or fatalities.
Also on the subject of potential fuel leak hazards, Subaru announced a recall of 5,700 of its 2002/2003 Impreza WRX models due to potential fuel tank hazards which could cause a fire under extremely cold temperatures according to the safety organization. Subaru had received close to a 1,000 complaints from consumers who reported a fuel leak or the smell of gas, as well as a report of fire.
If you own any of the vehicles involved, you are well advised to take your vehicle to a Harley Davidson or Subaru dealership for the recall. The Philadelphia product liability law firm of Reiff & Bily specializes in cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities involving defective motor vehicles and the integrity of their fuel systems.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the same, please contact one of our experienced defective product lawyers for a free consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.