CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A clamp securing an engine oil cooler line on certain 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycles may have been installed improperly. If the line detaches, the motorcycle can suddenly lose engine oil, and the oil may spray toward the rear tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps as needed. The inspection and any correction are free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017.
If you own an affected 2017 model, contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and reference recall number 0170. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer.
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