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The NHTSA announces another voluntary recall from Harley-Davidson, after the recent 66K-strong Touring and Touring CVO brake line-related similar action. This time it’s the 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider FXDL bikes, with a vibration-related issue which could dramatically impact road safety.
In certain 2014 Low Rider bikes, revving the engine past the 5,800 rpm limit could result in excessive vibration in the upper engine mount, and this could cause the ignition switch to malfunction. Namely, the said switch could go from the IGN (Ignition On) position to the ACC (Accessory only) one, and this would lead to the engine shutting down while moving, posing a high safety hazard.
Even though the 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider is factory limited to 5,600 revs, it appears like certain aftermarket parts, such as custom exhausts, fuel management systems, and more, manufactured by both Harley and third parties, allow the engine of the 2014 FXDL to rev past this mark.
Harley says that no warranty events or accidents/injuries have been recorded, but a complaint was filed after a customer tested a 2014 Dyna Low Rider equipped with aftermarket exhausts on a dynamometer. 3,361 bikes manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014 are affected by this problem, the Milwaukee manufacturer adds.
Customers are currently being notified, and authorized dealers will install a new engine mount bracket assembly and a new ignition switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and mention the campaign number 14V413000.
Follow the link for a photo and video gallery of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider.
Even though the 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider is factory limited to 5,600 revs, it appears like certain aftermarket parts, such as custom exhausts, fuel management systems, and more, manufactured by both Harley and third parties, allow the engine of the 2014 FXDL to rev past this mark.
Harley says that no warranty events or accidents/injuries have been recorded, but a complaint was filed after a customer tested a 2014 Dyna Low Rider equipped with aftermarket exhausts on a dynamometer. 3,361 bikes manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014 are affected by this problem, the Milwaukee manufacturer adds.
Customers are currently being notified, and authorized dealers will install a new engine mount bracket assembly and a new ignition switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and mention the campaign number 14V413000.
Follow the link for a photo and video gallery of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider.
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