Harley-davidson Fltruse recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 5, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalls 2016–2019 Harley-davidson — 9 models

Recall number

19V574000

Brand / firm

Harley-davidson

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 12,733 units

Why it was recalled

Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What to do

Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.