# 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — WHEELS
> NHTSA complaint `694383` · 2008-10-29 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** FLHX
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** WHEELS
## Narrative
REAR WHEEL HAD "BURRS" ON THE INSIDE RIM WHICH ALLOWED A SUDDEN ESCAPE OF AIR, RESULTING IN A BLOW-OUT.  THE MOTORCYCLE JERKED SUDDENLY AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.  HARLEY REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL UNDER WARRANTY.  HARLEY TECH TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT.  THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO PRIOR COMPLAINT #10236331. *TR
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