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Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V413000·Announced 2014-07-08

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 FXDL Dyna Low Rider Motorcycles for Ignition Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles because engine vibrations may cause the ignition switch to move, potentially stalling the bike while riding.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a crash could occur due to engine stalling, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014.5 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles manufactured between January 6, 2014, and June 19, 2014. The recall involves 3,361 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine revolutions per minute (rpms). This can result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) position to the "ACC" (accessory only) position. If this occurs while riding, the engine will shut off, causing the motorcycle to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,361

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)

  • FXDL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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