Harley-Davidson recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.
What could happen
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Fxdl 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V283000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 3, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,060
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2014 to Apr 7, 2016
- Part
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 0168
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Electrical system Jul 8, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.