Ignition: switchRecall 16V-283 · 2014–2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 16V-283 covers 8,060 2014–2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdl for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V283000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.