Harley-Davidson Recall Due To Saddlebag Problems
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Harley-Davidson Road King[/caption]
In a recent announcement, Harley-Davidson said it would recall
185,272 cruisers that have motorcycle luggage systems with faulty
saddlebags. The motorcycle manufacturer added in certain
situations, the saddlebags can separate from their racks.
In January 2015, Harley-Davidson began investigating the saddlebag
issue with several warranty claims. There have been no reports of
injuries or crashes due this saddlebag error, but Harley-Davidson
officially decided to make a major recall to prevent any hazards to
its riders.
The receptacle that holds the saddlebag bar in place is faulty on
certain models, which causes the luggage to become loose over time.
This can cause the saddlebag to separate from the motorcycle, which
creates a road hazard for riders and others on the road.
"Under certain conditions, the spring wire in the receptacle may
not maintain adequate tension, allowing the mounting stud to
disengage from the receptacle," Harley-Davidson stated in the
recall announcement. "If this condition remains undetected, the
saddlebag may become separated from the motorcycle while in motion,
possibly creating a hazard for other motorists."
Customers Can Get The Part Replaced
The motorcycle company said dealers will be able to replace the
affected saddlebag mount with updated parts for free. Owners can
contact the company with the recall number 0166.
The affected models are only in the 2014 and 2015 Touring lineup.
The motorcycles under this recall include:
- Road King (FLHR)
- CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
- Police Road King (FLHP)
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU)
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL)
- Ultra Limited (FLHTK)
- Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL)
- CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE)
- Police Electra Glide (FLHTP)
- Street Glide (FLHX)
- Street Glide Special (FLHXS)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE)
- Road Glide (FLTRX)
- Road Glide Special (FLTRXS)
- CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)