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SevereNHTSA·11V037000·Announced 2011-01-31

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2011 Softail Motorcycles for Engine Stall Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2011 Softail motorcycles because a defective body control module seal may allow water intrusion, causing the engine to stall in traffic.

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 an engine stall can result in a crash leading to injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Softail motorcycles manufactured between June 7, 2010, and October 8, 2010. The recall involves 6,964 vehicles equipped with body control modules (BCM) with part numbers 69991-11 and 69993-11.

The body control modules on these motorcycles may have cases that were not properly sealed during production. This improper seal may allow water to intrude into the module, which can cause the engine to stall. An engine stall while in traffic can result in a crash, potentially leading to injury or death to the rider.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the body control module free of charge. The safety recall began on February 21, 2011. 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
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,964

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SOFTAIL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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