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February 28, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18E010000
Saddlebags Can Detach While riding
If the saddlebag separates from the motorcycle while riding, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E010
Manufacturer Harley-Davidson
Motor Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 895
Summary
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Detachable Saddlebags, part numbers 90201561, 90201645, 90501552, 90201644, 90201555, and 90201513. The saddlebag latching arm, part number 90200481, may disengage, allowing the saddlebag to separate from the motorcycle while riding.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit onto the affected saddlebags that prevents the arm from unlatching inadvertently, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0172.
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.
Check for Harley-Davidson Recalls
M1461
2018-03-07
M1461: RECALL 0172 – 2018 SOFTAIL P&A DETACHABLE SADDLEBAGS
Purpose for Service Bulletin
Harley-Davidson has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on some P&A Detachablesโข Saddlebags kits listed in Table 2.
When the saddlebag is installed, the latching arm can have inadequate engagement to the saddlebag mounting bracket due to variability in saddlebag wall thickness. This condition could allow the latching arm to rotate out of the locked position. If this condition remains undetected, the saddlebag may become separated from the motorcycle while it is in motion, possibly creating a hazard for other motorists.
Motorcycles Affected
2018 Softailยฎ models with saddlebag kits listed in Table 2 installed.
Markets Affected
All markets are affected that received saddlebag kits listed in Table 2.
Table 1. Recall Kit (Part No. 91500092)
| Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spacer (2) | 90201925 |
| 2 | Hex nut (2) | 7688 |
Table 2. Part Numbers
| Item Description (Model) | Current Part No. | New Part No. |
|---|---|---|
| Kit, Saddlebag, Locking (FLFB, FLFBS, FXBR, FXBRS) | 90201513 | 90201513A |
| Kit, Saddlebag, Nostalgic (FLSL, FXBB, FXLR) | 90201552 | 90201552A |
| Kit, Saddlebag, Locking (FLDE) | 90201555 | 90201555A |
| Kit, Saddlebag,Modern (FLSL, FXBB, FXLR) | 90201561 | 90201561A |
| Kit, Saddlebag, Brass Trim (FLDE) | 90201644 | 90201644A |
| Kit, Saddlebag, Brass Trim (FLFB, FLFBS, FXBR, FXBRS) | 90201645 | 90201645A |
IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION
Safety Recall Campaign 0172 โ DetachablesTM Saddlebags
HIGHLIGHTS
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on some 2018 Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories Detachablesโข Saddlebags.
- Due to the variance of the saddlebag wall thickness in the area where the latching arm is installed, the latching arm may have inadequate engagement to the saddlebag mounting plate/bracket, which may allow the latching arm to rotate out of the locked position.
- P/Ns affected: 90201561, 90201552, 90201645, 90201644, 90201555 and 90201513
KEY DATES
- March 5 – 9: Service Bulletin posts
- March 5 – 9: Recall kits available for order
CONTACT
- U.S. dealers: Call 800-664-7762 and select the appropriate prompts
- International dealers: Contact their regional office
March 2, 2018
Dear Dealer:
Harley-Davidsonยฎ has learned that the saddlebag latching arm, P/N 90200481, on some 2018 Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories DetachablesTM Saddlebags included in kit P/Ns 90201561, 90201552, 90201645, 90201644, 90201555 and 90201513 may become disengaged and not adequately secure the saddlebag to the motorcycle during use. Due to the variance of the saddlebag wall thickness in the area where the latching arm is installed, the latching arm may have inadequate engagement to the saddlebag mounting plate/bracket, which may allow the latching arm to rotate out of the locked position. If this condition remains undetected, the saddlebag may become separated from the motorcycle while it is in motion, possibly creating a hazard for other motorists.
We have voluntarily declared that this condition constitutes a safety defect to allow us to formally recall (Campaign 0172) all affected saddlebag kits. The remedy is to first confirm that the saddlebags are covered by this recall. If covered, perform the recommended inspection and, if necessary, repair per the service bulletin. A recall kit is necessary to perform the service repair and can be ordered beginning the week of March 5, 2018. A Service Bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedures will follow within one or two days of this dealer communication; please reference the bulletin for a detailed description of the repair.
In the interest of the safety of our mutual customers and as required by federal law, you may sell but NOT DELIVER any motorcycles equipped with the affected Parts and Accessory saddlebags or deliver any over the counter saddlebag kits until the remedy is completed per the service bulletin.
In accordance with federal regulations administered by NHTSA and other appropriate market specific government agencies, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. or authorized HarleyDavidson dealers will provide notice to all owners of record of affected products with direction to arrange for the recall service.
Sincerely,
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.
0172
For: Dealer Operator, General Manager, All P&A Roles, All Service Roles, Vehicle Sales Manager
Sent to: All Dealers (Worldwide)
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN # 1HD1YCJ10JC
March 9, 2018
Harley-Davidson Recall No. 0172
NHTSA Recall No. 18E-010
Dear Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2018 Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories
DetachablesTM Saddlebags included with kit P/Ns 90201561, 90201552, 90201645, 90201644, 90201555 and 90201513. We are notifying you because our records indicate that you have purchased one of these accessory saddlebag kits, either as a dealer-installed accessory when you purchased your motorcycle or as an accessory upgrade.
What is the Issue?
Due to the variance of the saddlebag wall thickness in the area where the latching arm is installed, the latching arm may have inadequate engagement to the saddlebag mounting plate/ bracket. This may allow the latching arm to rotate out of the locked position. If this condition remains undetected, the saddlebag may become separated from the motorcycle while it is in motion, possibly creating a road hazard, and increasing the risk of a crash.
What Should You Do?
We urge you to contact your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule an appointment to bring your saddlebags in for the repair, at no cost to you. Only the saddlebags are needed for this repair, not the motorcycle.
Until this recall work has been performed on your saddlebags, we recommend that you remove them from your motorcycle.
The service will require less than 1 hour to perform. However, due to scheduling, your dealer may request to have your saddlebags for a longer period of time. To verify that the service has been completed, your dealer will ask you to sign a repair/work order.
If you have sold your motorcycle and/or saddlebags and have an address for the current owner, it is important that you forward this notice to the new owner. Alternatively, you may contact us at the Harley-Davidson phone numbers listed below and provide us with the new contact information so that we may notify the new owner of this recall. Also, Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.
What If You Have Additional Questions or Concerns?
For more information or if you take your motorcycle to your dealer on a mutually agreed upon date and they are unable to perform the required service to your satisfaction, please contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. at 1-800-258-2464 in the U.S. or 1-414-343-4056 worldwide.
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle serviced in a reasonable time, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause you, but we are initiating this action in the interest of your personal safety and satisfaction with our products. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. Recall 0172
1 Affected Product
Equipment
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | DETACHABLE SADDLEBAGS | 06/20/2017 – 12/07/2017 |
12 Associated Documents
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18E010-4502.pdf 150.601KB
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Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18E010-4097.pdf 403.892KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18E010-8210.pdf 245.834KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION – Safety Recall Campaign 0172 โ DetachablesTM Saddlebags
RCMN-18E010-3149.pdf 260.178KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18E010-4358.PDF 219.547KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18E010-8890.PDF 211.321KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18E010-5749.PDF 214.613KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18E010-9698.PDF 214.514KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18E010-9497.PDF 211.54KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18E010-4678.PDF 211.433KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-2
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Recall Quarterly Report #7, 2019-3
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