Harley-Davidson Recalls 185,000+ Touring Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson Recalls Touring Motorcycles Due to Faulty Saddlebag Mounts

Harley-Davidson has recalled 185,272 of its 2014-2015 Touring motorcycles that arrive with hard saddlebags. Harley says the affected models have faulty saddlebag-mounting receptacles that may not effectively secure the bags to the motorcycle. If the bags are not tightly secured, they come loose and increase the risk of a crash.

Harley says the recall includes the following models: 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.

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. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0166.

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.