Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Electrical System › Wiring
Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this defect to federal regulators on Sep 16, 2024 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 46,923. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
The risk
The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0186.
5 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 24V672000.
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