The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V427000·Announced 2015-07-06

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014-2015 Motorcycles Due to Saddlebag Mounting Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling approximately 185,272 model year 2014-2015 motorcycles because saddlebag mounting receptacles may not adequately secure the saddlebags, creating a road hazard.

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 risk-of-harm product where a component may separate while riding, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 motorcycles, including the Road King, Street Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, and various CVO and Police models. The affected vehicles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding. This creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. 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 FLHXSE, FLHP, FLHR, FLHTCU
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
185,272

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 (15)

  • FLHXSE
  • FLHP
  • FLHR
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTK
  • FLHTKL
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLHX
  • FLTRX
  • FLHXS
  • FLTRUSE
  • FLHTCUL
  • FLHRSE
  • FLHTP
  • FLTRXS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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