The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024 FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTRX, FLTRXSE, and FLTRXSTSE motorcycles. The voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. A short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.
The risk
The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0186.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2024 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2024 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2024 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2024 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse | 2024 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2024 | 10 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2024 | 9 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxstse | 2024 | 2 | 1 |
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178 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the electrical system; Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed 42 campaigns in all.
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