The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V217000·Announced 2015-04-13

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2015 XG500 and XG750 Motorcycles for Missing Rear Reflectors

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles because they may lack rear reflector assemblies, reducing visibility to other drivers.

What this means for you

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 safety defect (missing rear reflector) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles. The affected XG500 motorcycles were manufactured between January 28, 2014, and March 9, 2015. The affected XG750 motorcycles were manufactured between May 12, 2014, and March 9, 2015.

These motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As a result, they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which covers lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The missing reflector can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0620. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750, XG500
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
8,904

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 (2)

  • XG750
  • XG500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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