2014-2016 Harley-Davidson FXDL - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V283000
8,060 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Makes
- Harley-Davidson
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Potential units affected
- 8,060 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-05-10
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Harley-Davidson FXDL
- 2015 Harley-Davidson FXDL
- 2014 Harley-Davidson FXDL
What’s the problem?
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.
What could happen?
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.