Harley-Davidson Recalls 2017 Motorcycles Due to Oil Cooler Line Clamp Defect
Harley-Davidson is recalling 45,589 2017 motorcycles because an improperly installed clamp may cause the engine oil cooler line to detach, increasing crash risk.
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 (motorcycle crash risk due to oil loss) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 model year motorcycles, including the Electric Glide Ultra Classic, Police Electra Glide, Police Road King, Road King, Road King Special, Street Glide, Street Glide Special, Road Glide, and Road Glide Special. The recall affects 45,589 vehicles.
The defect involves a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line that may have been improperly installed. If the clamp is incorrect, the oil cooler line may detach, causing a sudden loss of oil. This oil may be released into the path of the rear tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. 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 FLHTCU, FLTRX, FLHTP, FLHRXS
- Brand
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45,589
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 (9)
- FLHTCU
- FLTRX
- FLHTP
- FLHRXS
- FLHR
- FLTRXS
- FLHP
- FLHXS
- FLHX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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