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Harley-Davidson Fls Softail problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2014–2015: 1 recall campaign and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

20142015

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YearRecallsComplaints
201413
201511

What owners complain about (all years)

Service Brakes1
Engine1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent recalls

Exterior Lighting #14V725000 · 2014 · 4,688 units

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 fls softail motorcycles manufactured march 25, 2013, to october 2, 2014. the affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. and without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. the recall began november 24, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0618.

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