HARLEY-DAVIDSON Fxdl (2014-2016): Electrical system
Recall 16V283000 · May 10, 2016 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
8,060
vehicles affected
8,060
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V283000
- Date
- May 10, 2016
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Units affected
- 8,060
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition > Switch
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | Fxdl | 2014-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V283000?
1 model: Harley-Davidson Fxdl (2014-2016), about 8,060 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V283000?
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.
What can happen?
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.