Harley-davidson Recall 16V283000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch

NHTSA recall 16V283000 · announced May 10, 2016 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Company · 8,060 units affected

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.

The risk

If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Harley-davidson Fxdl
• 2015 Harley-davidson Fxdl
• 2016 Harley-davidson Fxdl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.