Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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July 29, 2015
(Campaign #: 0167)

Poor Seal at Fuel Pump Inlet

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, to July 7, 2015, and XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to July 7, 2015. The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.
NHTSA ID: 15V474000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 10,594
Consequence Summary:
If there is a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0167.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.02
July 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 0166)

Saddlebags may Separate from Motorcycle

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.
NHTSA ID: 15V427000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 185,272
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.73
April 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 0165)

Clutch may not Fully Disengage

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
NHTSA ID: 15V216000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 106,966
Consequence Summary:
When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.57
April 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 0620)

Missing Rear Reflector Assembly/FMVSS 108

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 motorcycles manufactured January 28, 2014, to March 9, 2015, and 2015 XG750 motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to March 9, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured without a rear reflector assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15V217000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 8,904
Consequence Summary:
If the motorcycle is missing the rear reflector it can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a rear reflector assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0620.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.35
February 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 0619)

LED Turn Signals are not Bright Enough/FMVSS 108

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 16, 2014, sold for installation on 2012 and later Dyna-family motorcycles and 2011 and later Softail family motorcycles. The affected Turn Signal Kits may not flash brightly enough to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15E011000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 2,476
Consequence Summary:
If the turn signals do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that motorcycle is turning or changing lanes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals with updated and compliant ones, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0619.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.06