CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
- 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
Certain Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles equipped with a Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit may lack the rear red reflectors that the kit eliminates. Without them, the motorcycle does not meet federal lighting and reflective device requirements (FMVSS 108) and is harder for other drivers to see from behind.
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash, particularly at night or in low-light conditions. If you own an affected model with this luggage kit installed, contact an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer or Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 to schedule the repair.
The replacement rear reflectors will be installed by dealers free of charge. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is included.
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