The Recall Desk
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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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