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HighNHTSA·18E010000·Announced 2018-02-28

Harley-Davidson Recalls Detachable Saddlebags Due to Latching Arm Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling specific detachable saddlebags because the latching arm may disengage, allowing the bag to separate from the motorcycle while riding.

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 structural defect that can cause a component to separate while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain detachable saddlebags, including part numbers 90201561, 90201645, 90501552, 90201644, 90201555, and 90201513. The recall addresses a defect in the saddlebag latching arm, part number 90200481, which may disengage from the motorcycle.

If the latching arm disengages, the saddlebag can separate from the motorcycle while the vehicle is in motion. This separation can cause the saddlebag to become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for the rider and other road users.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit onto the affected saddlebags to prevent the arm from unlatching inadvertently. This repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. 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
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
895

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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