The mounting receptacles may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle
By James Limbach ![]()
of ConsumerAffairs
July 23, 2015
of ConsumerAffairs
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 185,272 motorcycles with a with saddlebag issue.
They include:
Model year 2014-2015:
- Road King (FLHR)
- Street Glide (FLHX)
- Street Glide Special (FLHXS)
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU)
- Ultra Limited (FLHTK)
- Police Road King (FLHP)
- Police Electra Glide (FLHTP)
- CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE)
Model year 2014:
- CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
Model year2015
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL)
- Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL)
- Road Glide (FLTRX) Road Glide Special (FLTRXS)
- CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE)
The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle. If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 27, 2015.
Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.