Harley-Davidson Resumes LiveWire Production
After investigation, it was shown that the charging issue was confined to just one bike.
Last week, we, along with everyone else in the two-wheeled universe, reported that Harley-Davidson had halted LiveWire production due to charging issues. We’re happy to report that production of the groundbreaking electric motorcycle has resumed.
Initially, Harley-Davidson was somewhat tight-lipped about the issue. According to Tech Crunch, it has been revealed that the charging issue in question was far from widespread.
Apparently, the charging issue in question was confined to a single motorcycle. When Harley-Davidson discovered the issue, they immediately halted production and deliveries until the electrical gremlin could be sussed out.
The news of the issue caused a bit of a stir. With so few details revealed at the time of the original story, some wondered if it was “proof” that the LiveWire wasn’t living up to expectations, or a sign that, despite all of their best efforts, Harley-Davidson had let a major mistake slip through the cracks.
The real story, as we now see, is far less salacious. It’s lonely at the top, and while many would take any opportunity possible to malign Harley-Davidson’s R&D department, the production stoppage was ultimately a good thing.
The incident proved that Harley-Davidson cares enough about quality control to do the right thing for customers when problems arise – even when those potential problems may result in them having egg on their face, at least in the short term.
The incident could not have come at a worse time, however. All eyes have been on the LiveWire this year, and for many companies, the decision to halt production less than one month after the release of your most publicized product would have been disastrous.
Additionally, the news came as Harley-Davidson stocks were surging as interest rates dropped. At the end of this month, the company will release their third quarter earnings report.
With everything seemingly back on track for the LiveWire, we can imagine that this week started off much better for Harley-Davidson. Now, it seems that this minor hiccup will be reduced to a historical footnote in a Harley-Davidson 150th Anniversary coffee table book someday.
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