Electrical system: ignition: switch
- Component
- Electrical system: ignition: switch
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 8,060
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2016-05-10
- Owners notified
- 2016-06-03
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.