HARLEY-DAVIDSON DETACHABLE SADDLEBAGS 9999: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18E010000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DETACHABLE SADDLEBAGS NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-03-09 2018-02-28 2018-03-01

Production Dates: 2017-06-20 - 2017-12-07

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0172

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 895

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company "Harley-Davidson" is recalling certain Detachable Saddlebags, part numbers 90201561, 90201645, 90501552, 90201644, 90201555, and 90201513. The saddlebag latching arm, part number 90200481, may disengage, allowing the saddlebag to separate from the motorcycle while riding.

Consequence

If the saddlebag separates from the motorcycle while riding, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit onto the affected saddlebags that prevents the arm from unlatching inadvertently, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0172.

Notes

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.