The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E011000·Announced 2010-04-08

Harley-Davidson Recalls Aftermarket Cam Buckle Tie-Down Kits

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain aftermarket cam buckle tie-down kits because the straps may slip under load, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may increase the risk of serious injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or potential.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a defect in certain cam buckle tie-down kits sold as aftermarket accessories. The affected parts are identified by part numbers 94690-10 and 94665-10.

The defect involves the straps potentially slipping at loads less than the rated 1200-pound specification. This failure may allow unexpected shift or movement of a load secured by the tie-down straps, which may increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners through its dealer network and offer a full refund for the return of the defective straps. The safety recall began on April 13, 2010. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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