Harley-Davidson has learned that the software in the Onboard Charging (OBC) System of the LiveWire (ELW) model motorcycles built between 3/18/2019 and 8/20/2020 may initiate a shutdown of the electric vehicle powertrain, without providing reasonable indication to the rider that a shutdown sequence has been initiated. In some cases, the vehicle may not be able […]
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LiveWire Safety Recall Campaign 0176
Posted in Electric, Harley Engines, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Motorcycle, Project LiveWire, Recall, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged 2020 LiveWire (ELW) motorcycles, 20V624000, Electric, Electric Motorcycle, H-D, Harley, Harley-Davidson, HD, LiveWire (ELW), NHTSA, Onboard Charging (OBC) System, Service Bulletin M1519, Software, Unexpected loss of propulsion, Units Affected 1012 on October 21, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Harley-Davidson Trike Recall – 19V-843
Posted in 2019 Models, 2020 Models, Dealer News, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Motorcycle, Recall, Safety, Trikes, tagged 12624, 19V-843, 2019-2020, Cornering-Enhanced ABS, Crash Risk, Drag Torque Slip Control, EHCU, Electro-hydraulic control unit, FLHTCUTG, FLHTCUTGSE, FLRT, Harley-Davidson, NHTSA, NHTSA 19V-843, Rear Brake, Recall, Reflex Defensive Rider System (RDRS), Reflex™ Linked Brakes, Robert Bosch LLC, Software, Traction Control, Trike Motorcycles, Wheel Speed Sensor, WSS on December 12, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Harley-Davidson ($HOG) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Trike motorcycles built between 3/12/18 and 11/5/19 with traction control. The Trike Traction Control System software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear WSS (Wheel Speed Sensor) signal by activating one of the rear brakes. Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in the […]
Harley-Davidson Recall – ID Number: 19V574
Posted in 2017 Models, 2018 Models, 2019 Models, 2020 Models, Dealer News, Harley-Davidson, Recall, Safety, tagged 19V574, 19V574000, 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, 2017-2019 FLHTCU, Conversion Kits, CVO Touring Motorcycles, Detachable Tour-Pak, FLHTCUL, FLHTK, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLHTKSE ANV, FLTRU, FLTRUSE, Harley-Davidson Recall, Lamps, NHTSA, Rear Reflectors Missing, Reflective Devices, Service Bulletin, Touring on August 22, 2019| Leave a Comment »
What: Replacement Rear Reflectors Missing from Kit. Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V574000 Potential Number of Units Affected — 12,733 (All markets (except Japan) are affected) Summary — In April 2019, Harley-Davidson’s Technical Subcommittee (TSC) is notified by […]
Harley-Davidson Oil Line Clamp – Recall
Posted in Motorcycle, tagged 17V-333, 17V333000, 2017 Models, 45589 Motorcycles, Engine oil loss, FLHP, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRXS, FLHTCU, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLTRX, FLTRXS, Harley-Davidson Campaign number 0170, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, oil cooling system, Oil Line Clamp Recall, P/N 10080, P/N 10198, P/N 10344, Recall on June 2, 2017| 1 Comment »
Harley-Davidson has learned that the oil line clamp, part numbers 10198, 10080, and 10344, used on the oil cooling system on certain model year 2017 Touring model motorcycles (FLHX, FLHXS, FLTRX, FLTRXS, FLHTCU, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRXS, FLHP, FLHTP) built in the U.S. July 2, 2016 through May 9, 2017, may not have been properly installed, […]
The Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Recall
Posted in 2014 Models, 2015 Models, Brand Loyalty, Dealer News, Electric, Events, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Legal, Motorcycle Sales, Mt Rushmore, Products, Recall, Safety, Safety-Conscious, service, tagged "road rash" painted saddlebag, 2016 Polaris Lineup, Brammo, Brammo Empulse R, build quality, Campaign number 15V-427, CEO Matt Levatich, Dirty Laundry, HD, P/N 10900009, Polaris, poster child for the “land of recalls”, Quality, Recall, Recall Notice, retaining clip, Sons of Anarchy (SOA), Victory Empulse TT, Zero on July 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »
This is more than a simple saddle bag retaining clip that takes less than 10 minutes to replace. Harley-Davidson is facing steep competition. Not only from less expensive motorcycles imported from Asia, but electric motorcycles from Zero, Brammo (now owned by Polaris) and also from core customers who look for a mainstream gasoline cruiser from Indian […]
Harley-Davidson Recalls All 2014 Touring Models
Posted in 2014 Models, 2015 Models, Dealer News, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Legal, Motorcycle, Products, Recall, Safety, tagged 105746 motorcycles, 14V537000, 19 low-speed tip-over crashes, 2014, Clutch, fuel tank leaks, H-D, Harley-Davidson, HD, HD Recall # 0159, HD Recall # 0160, NHTSA, NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V537000, rebuild clutch master cylinders, Recall, Touring Models, XG500, XG750 on September 29, 2014| 3 Comments »
Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their clutches may fail, causing stopped bikes to creep forward and potentially crash. The motor company said it will rebuild clutch master cylinders for motorcycles impacted by the recall. The company knows of 19 low-speed tip-over crashes tied to the problem, with three minor injuries […]
Harley-Davidson FXDL Ignition Switch Recall
Posted in 2014 Models, Brand, Dealer News, Harley Engines, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Motorcycle, Products, Recall, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged 2014 Models, 5800 rpm, Dyna Low Rider, FXDL, GM, Harley-Davidson Recall Investigation Committee, Ignition Switch Recall, Jim Federico, P/N 16400026, Recall, resonant frequency, RIC on August 2, 2014| 1 Comment »
It’s surely just a coincident that two months ago GM icon Jim Federico was hired on as the Harley-Davidson VP of Engineering and now the motor company has issued an ignition switch recall on more than 3,300 FXDL Dyna Low Rider bikes. You might recall that ignition switch problems have plagued General Motors and have now turned up […]
Harley-Davidson 2014 Touring Model Brake Line Recall
Posted in 2014 Models, Brand Loyalty, Dealer News, Harley, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Legal, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Sales, Products, Recall, Safety, tagged 14V-319, 2 minor injuries, 66421, ABS-equipped, brakes, Cable Strap Repair, Crash, customer complaint, CVO Touring, five crashes, FLHP, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, front brake fluid pressure, H-D, Harley, Harley-Davidson, HD, Hydraulic, Motorcycle Recall, NHTSA, NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V-319, Pinched Line, Recall, Safety, York Final Vehicle Audit on July 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their front wheels can lock up without warning. The motor company says the front brake line can get pinched between the fuel tank and the frame which could cause front brake fluid pressure to increase, increasing the risk that the […]
Harley-Davidson Financials And Product Recalls
Posted in 2014 Models, Brand Loyalty, Dealer News, Earnings, Harley, Harley Engines, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Sales, tagged $3.3M, 15 percent interest rate, 57415 motorcycles sold, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Campaign Number 14V185000, CEO Keith Wandell, Financials, FXSB Recall, FXSBSE Recall, H-D, Harley, Harley-Davidson, HD, Krinkle Cut Salt & Pepper chips, Low Fuel Warning Lamp, Mark-Hans Richer, Net income of $265.9M, NHTSA 14V185000, Q1'14, Recall, Sensor, Too Big To Fail, Warren Buffett's on May 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I missed this a few days ago, but imagine that the first quarter results at Harley-Davidson were like eating a bag of those Krinkle Cut™ Salt & Pepper chips… a great taste with a satisfying crunch! Yeah, I have a weakness for the hyper-engineered, overly marketed, addiction-creating potato chips. But, I’ve digressed. Q1’14 Financials: Harley-Davidson reported its first-quarter […]
Harley-Davidson Breakout and Softail Slim Recall
Posted in 2014 Models, Dealer News, Harley-Davidson, Latest News, Motorcycle, Products, Recall, Safety, Safety-Conscious, tagged #2014058, 2014, 2014 Harley-Davidson Breakout, 2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim, Body Control Module, Brake Lamp, BreakOut, Canada, Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, Harley, Harley-Davidson, HD, Lighting System, NHTSA, programming error, Recall, Reflective, Retroreflective, Road Safety, Safety, Softail Slim, Visible on March 4, 2014| 1 Comment »
Harley-Davidson has initiated a voluntary recall in Canada. The Campaign number is #2014058 and is targeted at repairing at least 297 motorcycles. The motorcycles effected are the 2014 Harley-Davidson Breakout and 2014 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim. According to the Road Safety Recalls Database, the motorcycles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System […]