Saddlebags may separate from motorcycle
Defect Summary
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 road king (flhr), street glide (flhx), street glide special (flhxs), electra glide ultra classic (flhtcu), ultra limited (flhtk), police road king (flhp), police electra glide (flhtp), cvo ultra limited (flhtkse), 2014 cvo road king (flhrse), and 2015 electra glide ultra classic low (flhtcul), ultra limited low (flhtkl), road glide (fltrx), road glide special (fltrxs), cvo street glide (flhxse), and cvo road glide ultra (fltruse) motorcycles. the affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
Safety Consequence
If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2015. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
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FAQ: Recall 15V427000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V427000?
NHTSA recall 15V427000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on July 6, 2015. It addresses: Saddlebags may separate from motorcycle. The recall affects approximately 185,272 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V427000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0166. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.