Recalls for 2014 Harley-davidson Fls Softail

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Posted on: 2014-11-12
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.