Harley-Davidson has issued a recall involving more than 185,000 bikes in its US domestic market alone — presumably with exports added to that tally — because their saddlebags tend to fall off.
At fault are mounting receptacles featuring sub-standard stainless steel spring clips. These are to be replaced by dealers with an upgraded version, which has been used for OE fitment since 26 May this year. The problem was apparently highlighted by a welter of warranty claims involving baggers that had been inconveniently debagged. Harley boffins began to urgently seek a solution in January to stem the resultant lost luggage crisis.
The recall covers what appears to be every bagger model in the brand’s entire range for the past two years. These include 2014 and 2015 Road King, Street Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Police Road King, Police Electra Glide and CVO Ultra Limited bikes. Also affected are 2014 CVO Road King and the 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low, Ultra Limited Low, Road Glide, CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide Ultra.
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