Harley-davidson Flhtcu recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 22, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recalls 2017 Harley-davidson — 9 models

Recall number

17V333000

Brand / firm

Harley-davidson

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 45,589 units

Why it was recalled

The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

What to do

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.