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NHTSA Recall 15V427000: Equipment

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185,272 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhp.

185,272
vehicles potentially affected
15
models affected
2015
owners notified (July 30)
NHTSA campaign15V427000
Manufacturer campaign0166
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedJuly 6, 2015
Owner notificationJuly 30, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Safety risk

If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V427000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhr2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhrse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtcul2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtkl2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhx2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhxse2015
Harley-Davidson Fltruse2015
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2015
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.