http://www.nbcnews.com/business/auto...lebags-n397171


Don't know if this has been posted before if it has please delete it.


Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 185,000 motorcycles in the U.S. because the saddlebags can come loose and fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain 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 motorcycles.



Harley says it found the problem through warranty claims and traced it to mounting hardware. Dealers will replace the hardware free of charge starting July 27.

 

It's been posted. A lot.

 

Mentioned a few times in the Rushmore Touring area. Like others I didn't wait and replaced the front fastener on each bag with a threaded ****. Many threads on this forum list the parts you can acquire for a few dollars at your local Hardware Store.

 

Sry didn't know that just saw the headline today.

 

I got it in an e-mail newsletter from HD.

 

I appreciated this post. Called the shop today and they are replacing the hardware on my Streetglide. Thanks.

 

News to me thanks for the post, I'll be getting the dealer to put in the fix at my second service in a couple weeks.

 

Harley recall for loose bags. WTF?

 

According to the NHTSA, a new recall has been issued for about 185,000 Harley-Davidsons built within 2014 and 2015.

https://www.hdforums.com/articles/ha...fe-saddlebags/

 

Just had this recall work done on my 2014 Ultra Limited. The service guy said the problem was most notable on bikes that had the bags removed and reinstalled on a regular basis - like removing them to wash the bike, then putting them back on. He said the real fix is simple if you're the type who doesn't remove the bags: an allen bolt with nylock nuts. Done and done.
BTW - this is about the fourth or fifth recall for my bike . . . hmmmm . . . .