Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2010. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 20, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FORK LEG ASSEMBLIES

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FXDF MOTORCYCLES WITH FORK LEG ASSEMBLIES (LH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THESE FORK LEG ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED USING THE WRONG SPRINGS.

NHTSA ID: 10V329000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

MOTORCYCLES CONTAINING THE WRONG SPRINGS WILL HAVE REDUCED SUSPENSION EFFECTIVENESS WHICH MAY RESULT IN REDUCED TRACTION ON IRREGULAR ROAD SURFACES, AND WILL ALSO HAVE A DIFFERENT LEAN ANGLE WHEN PARKED ON THE SIDE STAND, POSSIBLY AFFECTING PARKING STABILITY. THIS CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 8, 2010

(Campaign #: 0142)

AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY CAM BUCKLE TIE-DOWN KITS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN CAM BUCKLE TIE-DOWN KITS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES, P/NOS. 94690-10 AND 94665-10. THE STRAPS MAY SLIP AT LESS THAN THE RATED 1200 LB LOAD SPECIFICATION.

NHTSA ID: 10E011000

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# of Units Affected: 1,020

Consequence Summary:

THIS MAY ALLOW UNEXPECTED SHIFT OR MOVEMENT OF A LOAD BEING SECURED BY THE TIE DOWN STRAPS, WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THROUGH ITS DEALER NETWORK AND WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE RETURN OF THE DEFECTIVE STRAPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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