https://www.usatoday.com/story/money...ll/1738046002/

 

Harley-Davidson said Tuesday it’s recalling about 238,300 motorcycles, worldwide, for a clutch problem — the fourth recall for a clutch issue in five years.

The voluntary safety recall includes all model-year 2017 and 2018 Touring, Trike and CVO Touring models, as well as some 2017 Softails.

Harley says the recall will cost it about $35 million in the current fiscal quarter.

“We, along with our dealers, are committed to addressing this issue. The safety of our riders is our highest priority,” Chief Financial Officer John Olin said during a conference call with analysts.

Separately Tuesday, Harley said its U.S. motorcycle sales continued to fall in its most recent quarter, but overall profit jumped.

In 2016, Harley recalled more than 27,000 bikes, approximately 14 models, for a problem with a clutch master cylinder.

A year earlier, the company recalled nearly 46,000 of certain 2014 and 2015 Electra Glide, Street Glide, Ultra Limited, Road Glide and Road King bikes. There were 27 crashes, and four minor injuries, associated with that clutch problem, according to news reports then.

 

Quite common in the vehicle manufacturing industries. Bad for HD though. I wonder how many layoffs $35-million equates to.

 

1 or 2 CEOs

 

Maybe they should consider not dumping money into technology that costs more to market and maintain, and then doesn't work properly.
My Shovelhead never even had all these issues.

 

I definitely want my clutch fixed and commend Harley for offering to correct under recall, but what about the transmission migration issue? Harley should bite the bullet and fix all design flaws. Instead, they remain silent on the migration issue, but could fix if they wanted. It looks like $tonecold's fix will be on my dime, not Harley's. Shame on you, Harley!!!

 

Or they could quit pinching pennies and bean counting and spend a little more to build a bike correctly in the first place. Probably would save them all of this recall expense (Unless they have some sort of insurance money they get from these recall deals...then it makes sense)

 

If only that were the case. Nope. It'll be the blue collar schmoe that takes it hard....

 

Lean manufacturing is a wonderful process, when applied properly.

 

I'm outta the loop, whats the clutch issue?