New recall?
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Mesquite Tx
I hope y'all don't think I'm beating a dead horse, but I'm new to Harley-Davidson and this forum. So, I downloaded the recall database from safecar.gov and found these recalls. Like I said, I haven't even taken possession, so I'm trying to figure out what to bring to the attention of the service department when I take my bike to them.
Front Brake Line Issue
Clutch Release Plate Issue
The thing is, these aren't even listed under recalls when I enter my VIN. Does that mean my 2014 Ultra isn't affected?
Front Brake Line Issue
Clutch Release Plate Issue
The thing is, these aren't even listed under recalls when I enter my VIN. Does that mean my 2014 Ultra isn't affected?
Safecar and NHTSA only show you the open recalls that still need to be performed. If you create a login on HD.com and sign in you can enter your VIN and it will show you all the open and closed recalls for your VIN. If a recall shows closed the work has already been performed. The
This is what it will look like when you click on recalls and enter your VIN.
Last edited by Webo; Apr 22, 2015 at 09:04 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Indiana
Call from Dealership Today
I received a phone call from my dealership today. They wanted to come to my home to pick up the bike. Since the bike has over 800 miles and has been operated a few times this year, I decided to ride the bike to the dealership to have the recall completed.
My first recall experience with a Harley.
Thanks to this thread, I know more about the nature of the recall, how much time it will take to correct and how to pump the clutch several times before engaging first gear.
Thanks for everyone that shared your knowledge and experiences.
My first recall experience with a Harley.
Thanks to this thread, I know more about the nature of the recall, how much time it will take to correct and how to pump the clutch several times before engaging first gear.
Thanks for everyone that shared your knowledge and experiences.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Prior Lake, MN
Additionally, your dealer should see any recalls that apply to your bike when you take it in, they should be letting you know if any are still open
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Road Captain
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From: Ohio
Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Weymouth, MA
Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
Also, make sure the straps are hooked on good (I've used twine to tie hooks in place) and check them every 50-100 miles (depends on road conditions, bad bumpy roads I check frequent, highway good smooth roads less often).
HDF Community Team
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From: NH
This is the fail safe when dealer gets your bike...as a matter of course they should be checking for all open recalls for your VIN and performing them...
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Wisconsin
Mine was picked up yesterday. Here's a question off subject, but important since HD picked it up. When the guy picked up the bike, he used ratchet straps to cinch the bike down. It seems to me like he compressed the front down too much (IMHO). I had a friend years ago who strapped his own down, and too much, and the fork seals blew out during a bump.
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
should I be concerned? What is the right amount of tightness to prevent movement, but not damage?
Thanks!@
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