Harley-Davidson Recalling 185,000 Motorcycles to Fix Saddlebag Problem
July 23, 2015 (Gephardt Daily) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 185,272 motorcycles with a with saddlebag issue.
The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle. If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 27, 2015.
They include:
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)
Model year 2014:
CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
Model year 2015
Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL)
Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL)
Road Glide (FLTRX) Road Glide Special (FLTRXS)
CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0166.
