Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jan 15, 2020 to Jan 15, 2020.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Electrical system | 8,060 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD A REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE THAT ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO MERGE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER (SIMI VALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON 6190 CONDOR DR, MOORPARK, CA 93021 (805) 552-9555) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AND IT ALSO DAMAGED THE REAR WHEEL, THE BRAKE PAD, THE ROTOR AND THE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,364. *DT*JB
NHTSA complaint 11299564Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.