Harley-Davidson is recalling about 41,600 motorcycles because wiring inside the bikes could short out, causing a loss of power.
In a report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the company said the voltage regulator output wire on the recalled 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles could become exposed due to friction with the crankcase, causing a short circuit.
“If a short to ground occurs, the 60 amp main fuse may blow, potentially leading to loss of propulsion and total power without prior notice to the rider,” the recall report states. “Unexpected loss of propulsion and total power while riding, with no ability to restart, may increase the risk of a crash.”
Harley-Davidson is notifying customers about the recall this week.
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According to the report, the recalled FLHX and FLTRX bikes were manufactured between late October 2023 and July of this year, while production of the other bikes took place between November 2023 and July of this year.
Authorized Harley-Davidson dealers will repair recalled bikes free of charge.
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According to the report, fixing the issue “includes inspection of the voltage regulator output wiring harness and installation of a secondary retention strap.”
The company said recalled motorcycles with damaged voltage regulator output wiring harnesses will be provided with extension wiring harnesses as replacements.
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The company incorporated a solution to this problem into its manufacturing process in late July.
Harley-Davidson said in the recall report that it is “not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.”
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