Harley-Davidson recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Detachable Saddlebags, part numbers 90201561, 90201645, 90501552, 90201644, 90201555, and 90201513. The saddlebag latching arm, part number 90200481, may disengage, allowing the saddlebag to separate from the motorcycle while riding.
What could happen
If the saddlebag separates from the motorcycle while riding, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit onto the affected saddlebags that prevents the arm from unlatching inadvertently, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0172.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Detachable Saddlebags
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E010000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 895
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 20, 2017 to Dec 7, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 0172
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.
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.