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Recall 15V-427: 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2014–2015 Harley-Davidson Flhr and 13 more

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 6, 2015, covering about 185,272 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-427
Report date
Jul 6, 2015
Vehicles affected
185,272
Owners notified
Jul 30, 2015

The problem

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

The risk

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

The fix

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. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHarley-Davidson Motor Company
ComponentEquipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V427000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRSE2014All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUL2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTKL2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXS2014, 2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2015All years
Harley-Davidson Fltruse2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRX2015All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXS2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-427?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

How is recall 15V-427 fixed?

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. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.