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Harley-Davidson Flhx Recall 24V672: Wire May Short and Cause Loss of Power While Riding

NHTSA campaign 24V672, reported September 16, 2024, 46,923 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The voltage regulator output wire on certain 2024 Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles may rub against the front corner of the crankcase. This can expose the wire and cause an electrical short circuit, which may result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.

Losing drive power and electrical power while the motorcycle is in motion raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have their motorcycle checked promptly.

Dealers will inspect the voltage regulator output wire harness and repair it as necessary, and will install a secondary retention strap, all free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. To check whether your motorcycle is affected or has other open recalls, enter your VIN at your dealer or on the official recall lookup, and you can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 (recall number 0186).

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V672Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Flhx2024
Harley-Davidson Flhxse2024
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2024
Harley-Davidson Fltrxse2024
Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse2024