BIKERS have been urged to head to a dealership immediately as 41,000 motorcycles were recalled over a dangerous issue.
The bikes, many of which are brand new, could see electrical problems that “increase the risk of a crash”.
More than 41,000 Harley-Davidsons have been recalled due to an electrical issue[/caption]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall notice on two models from Harley-Davidson’s latest lineup.
The voluntary recall, announced jointly with the manufacturer, has come about due to a fault with the voltage regulator harness in the bikes.
As the name suggests, this tiny component regulates the amount of power the battery can send to the electrical components.
But it also plays a vital role in transforming the battery’s alternating current into direct current.
In this case, it is believed that the harness can rub against the engine’s crankcase, causing the wiring to become exposed and damaged.
Damage to the regulator in the affected vehicles means that too much and, crucially, the wrong type of current is fed through the bikes’ electrical systems.
Just like if it happened in a household circuit, this can cause fuses to blow and even make the whole thing short out.
A total of 41,637 Harleys are subject to the recall, with owners advised to book an appointment with their local dealer to get the fault fixed.
It is estimated that the issue affects about 1% of Harley’s output in the US.
The affected models are all in the latest Road Glide and Street Glide lineup.
The standard models produced between October 2023 and July 2024 are subject to the recall.
Additionally, the CVO versions made from November 2023 to July 2024 and the CVO Road Glide ST from the same period could be affected.
You can check your VIN or registration number on the NHTSA website to see if your bike is part of the recall.
How can I check if my car is part of a recall?
If you own a car that’s been recently recalled, you can easily check your VIN.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes it incredibly quick and easy for drivers to check and see if their vehicle is part of a recent (or past) recall.
The VIN checking tool also allows drivers to see whether or not the repair was completed within the last 15 years, making it an incredible tool for buyers of used cars.
All recalls initiated by the NHTSA mean free repairs for drivers, even if it’s an engine or a transmission replacement. If your VIN shows an active recall that has not been repaired, it’s important to make an appointment at your nearest dealership.
Here’s how to make an appointment for a recall:
- Look up your VIN using the NHTSA tool.
- Find out the recall number/ID from the manufacturer.
- Call your nearest dealership’s service center with the ID number handy, and mention you’d like to schedule an appointment to repair the recall. The repair can only be done at a dealership, as they’re authorized by the manufacturer to conduct the repair free of cost using genuine parts.
- Try to make the appointment as soon as possible.
- Once the repair is completed, the dealership will update the information associated with the VIN to reflect it’s been completed.
Source: NHTSA
If it is, you should call your Harley dealer and book a repair free of charge.
You can call Harley customer service on 1-800-258-2464, quoting recall number 0186.
Technicians will then repair the harness and install a second retention strap to prevent it from rubbing against the crankcase again.
