Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Limited Emission Warranty

2016 HarleyDavidson Emission Control System Limited Warranty

The following limited warranty applies to the emission control system, is in addition to the MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY and NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY, and applies only to HarleyDavidson motorcycles certified for sale, registered, and normally operated in the U.S. Refer to the CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT for additional warranty provisions applicable to California motorcycles.

HarleyDavidson Motor Company warrants to the first owner and each subsequent owner that this vehicle is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with applicable regulations under section 7521 of Title 42 of the United States Code, and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which would cause this motorcycle to fail to conform with applicable regulations for five (5) years from the initial retail purchase and delivery from an authorized HarleyDavidson dealer (or five (5) years from the date the motorcycle is first placed in service, if it is first placed in service as a "demonstrator" or "company" motorcycle prior to delivery), or 18,641 miles 30,000 kilometers , whichever occurs first. Any unexpired portion of this limited warranty will be transferred to subsequent owners, upon the resale of the motorcycle during the warranty period.

THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY (OTHER THAN THE SEPARATE MOTORCYCLE AND NOISE LIMITED WARRANTIES) ON THE MOTORCYCLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

The limited warranty period shall begin on the date the motorcycle is delivered to the first retail purchaser or, if the motorcycle is placed in service as a demonstrator or company motorcycle prior to sale at retail, on the date it is first placed in service.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Failures which arise as a result of misuse, tampering, alterations, accident, acts of nature, or improper or inadequate maintenance as specified in the Owner's Manual.
2. Required maintenance services (as specified in the Owner's Manual) and the replacement of parts (such as spark plugs, fuel and oil filters, etc.) used in required maintenance.
3. Any motorcycle on which the odometer mileage has been changed so that the mileage cannot be determined.
4. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, NEITHER HARLEYDAVIDSON NOR ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, TOWING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF MOTORCYCLE USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Items Covered by this Emission Warranty

The emission control system warranty may cover the following parts if the defect is deemed to be emissionsrelated:

• Air cleaner assembly
• Cam shaft
• Spark plug
• Ignition coil
• Ignition wires
• Vapor valve
• Catalytic converter
• Crankcase breather
• MAP sensor
• TMAP sensor
• Intake air temperature sensor
• Throttle position sensor
• Fuel injectors
• Induction module or throttle body
• Engine temperature sensor
• Electronic control unit
• Regulator/fuel pump (for leaks and/or high and lowpressure failures)
• Fuel filter
• Oxygen sensors

Fuel Tank (noncosmetic failures only)

• Leaks
• Fuel vapor separator
• Fuel cap

If used on the above: hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets and mounting hardware.

Detailed instructions for proper maintenance and use of this motorcycle, including the time and/or mileage intervals at which such maintenance is to be performed, may be found in this Owner's Manual under Service Records.

Other Rights

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Recommendations for Required Maintenance

It is recommended that any emission system maintenance be performed by an authorized HarleyDavidson dealer using genuine HarleyDavidson replacement parts. However the maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions control system may be performed by any other qualified service outlet or individual. Nongenuine HarleyDavidson parts may be used only if such parts are certified to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Standards.

California Emissions Control Warranty

California Emissions Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board and HarleyDavidson Motor Company are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2016 model year motorcycle. In California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent antismog standards. HarleyDavidson Motor Company must warrant the emission control system on your motorcycle for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, unapproved modification, neglect or improper maintenance of your motorcycle.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuelinjection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, and engine computer. Also included may be hoses, connectors and other emissionrelated assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, within the warranty period noted below, your authorized HarleyDavidson dealer will repair your motorcycle at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage

For a period of use of five years or 18,641 miles 30,000 kilometers , whichever first occurs, beginning on the date the motorcycle is delivered to the ultimate purchaser or, if the motorcycle is placed in service as a demonstrator or company motorcycle prior to sale at retail, the date it is first placed in service.

If any emission related part on your motorcycle is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by HarleyDavidson Motor Company. This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities

As the motorcycle owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. HarleyDavidson recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your motorcycle, but HarleyDavidson cannot deny emissions warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

You are responsible for presenting your motorcycle to an authorized HarleyDavidson dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

As the motorcycle owner, you should also be aware that HarleyDavidson may deny you warranty coverage if your motorcycle or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact HarleyDavidson Customer Service Department at 18002582464 (U.S. only) or 14143434056, or the California Air Resources Board at 9528 Telstar Ave., El Monte, California 91731.

Additional Warranty Terms

The warranty period starts the date the motorcycle is delivered to the ultimate purchaser or, if the motorcycle is placed in service as a demonstrator or company motorcycle prior to sale at retail, the date it is first placed in service.

The emission control system of each new HarleyDavidson motorcycle was designed, built and tested using only Genuine HarleyDavidson parts and with these parts the motorcycle is certified as being in conformity with California emission control regulations.

We recommend that you take your motorcycle to an authorized HarleyDavidson dealer for repairs under this warranty. The dealer has factorytrained mechanics and genuine HarleyDavidson parts. However, in the case of an "emergency" (as defined below), you could have repairs performed at any available service establishment or by the owner, using any replacement part. An authorized HarleyDavidson dealer not being reasonably available, or a part not being available within a reasonable time period (not to exceed 30 days from the time the motorcycle is initially presented to a HarleyDavidson dealer for repair) constitutes an emergency. HarleyDavidson will reimburse the owner for such repairs, including diagnosis, only if it is established that the repairs are covered under this emission warranty. HarleyDavidson's parts reimbursement, however, will not exceed our suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced and our labor reimbursement will be limited to our recommended time allowances for emission system repairs at the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate.

To obtain reimbursement from HarleyDavidson for such emergency repairs, you must keep all failed parts and original receipts, so you can present them to an authorized HarleyDavidson dealer for inspection. HarleyDavidson recommends that you bring your motorcycle to an authorized dealer for inspection to ensure that the emergency repairs were done properly.

Remember: Use of nonHarleyDavidson replacement parts may impair the effectiveness of the emission control system or otherwise damage your motorcycle. If other than genuine HarleyDavidson parts are used for maintenance, replacement or repair of components affecting emission control, you should obtain written assurances that such nonHarleyDavidson parts are warranted by their manufacturer to be equal in quality to Genuine HarleyDavidson parts in both performance and durability. The use of nonHarleyDavidson replacement parts does not invalidate the existing warranty, if any, on other HarleyDavidson components unless the nonHarleyDavidson parts cause damage to warranted parts or result in the creation of an emissions noncompliant motorcycle. However, HARLEYDAVIDSON ASSUMES NO LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTS WHICH ARE NOT GENUINE HARLEYDAVIDSON PARTS, unless HarleyDavidson parts cause damage to nongenuine HarleyDavidson parts.

What Is Covered by this Emission Warranty

The emission control system warranty covers the following "warranted parts" only:

• Air cleaner assembly
• Cam shaft
• Spark plug
• Ignition coil
• Ignition wires
• Vapor valve
• Catalytic converter
• Crankcase breather
• MAP sensor
• TMAP sensor
• Intake air temperature sensor
• Throttle position sensor
• Fuel injectors
• Induction module or throttle body
• Engine temperature sensor
• Electronic control unit
• Regulator/fuel pump (for leaks and/or high and low pressure failures)
• Fuel filter
• Oxygen sensors
• Carbon canister
• Purge control valve

Fuel Tank (noncosmetic failures only)

• Leaks
• Fuel vapor separator
• Fuel cap

If used on the above: hoses, clamps, fittings, tubing, sealing gaskets and mounting hardware.

What Is Not Covered by this Emission Warranty

The emission control system warranty does not cover: Malfunctions in any "warranted parts" caused by any of the following: abuse, misuse, unapproved modification or alteration, tampering, disconnection, or improper or inadequate maintenance. The warranty also does not cover replacement of listed parts in the event that the vehicle has been rendered emissions noncompliant in the state of California through actions noted above.

Damage resulting from accident, acts of nature or other events beyond the control of HarleyDavidson.

The repair or replacement of "warranted parts" which are scheduled for replacement prior to 18,641 mi 30,000 km , once these parts have been replaced at the first replacement interval as part of required maintenance services.

Repairs and services performed by anyone other than an authorized HarleyDavidson Dealer (except in case of emergency as defined above).

Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the motorcycle, towing of the vehicle, or commercial loss and/or consequential damages.

Repairs on any motorcycle of which odometer mileage has been changed so that mileage cannot be readily determined.

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