Campaign 24V-672

Voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V672000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 11, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-672
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Harley-Davidson	Flhx	2024	2
Harley-Davidson	Flhxse	2024	0
Harley-Davidson	Fltrx	2024	8
Harley-Davidson	Fltrxse	2024	0
Harley-Davidson	Fltrxstse	2024	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

26 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

22V-030 Jan 25, 2022
Instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures
20V-624 Oct 8, 2020
Electric vehicle powertrain may unexpectedly shut down and not restart, due to a software issue in the Onboard Charging (OBC) system
16V-283 May 10, 2016
In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding
14V-413 Jul 8, 2014
In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in…
07V-173 Apr 26, 2007
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank
06V-476 Dec 19, 2006
On certain motorcycles, as a result of a greater body thickness than used in previous model years, the voltage regulator may contact the front…