Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Some Dyna Low Rider Models

FXDLHarley recalls include 3300 Dyna FXDL Low Riders models because engine vibration can turn the switches from “on” to “accessory.” The recall covers motorcycles from the 2014 ½ model year. If the motorcycles have been modified to rev higher than 5,600 RPMs, an engine mount bracket can vibrate excessively, causing the problem.

If the switch goes to “accessory,” the engine can shut off while being driven and potentially cause a crash. The company said there have been no crashes or injuries reported from the problem.

Harley began notifying owners in late July. Harley said in documents posted Friday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the motorcycles are limited at the factory to 5,600 RPMs, but Harley offers performance calibrations that let the engine rev higher than the limit.

If the bikes hit 5,800 RPMs, the top engine mount bracket can vibrate too much and cause the ignition switches to malfunction. The company said it began looking into the problem after its service department discovered that an ignition switch slipped out of the “on” position in testing. The company found four warranty claims and complaints about the problem, all in bikes with non-Harley exhaust systems. Dealers will replace the bracket assembly and ignition switch knob for free.

3 Responses to “Harley-Davidson Is Recalling Some Dyna Low Rider Models”


  1. 1 TJ Martin Aug 2nd, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Like I’ve said before . Get used to the recalls . Because it doesn’t matter who it is … what it is .. be it auto , recreational vehicle or motorcycle manufacture .. country of origin …. what ever .

    Recalls are now officially a worldwide pandemic … and only about to get worse as the year progresses

    But hey .. on the flip side of things . Why worry about Ebola when the car/bike/atv etc you’re on/in can kill you at a moments notice …… 😉

    [ Sorry … had to interject a bit of jocularity into an otherwise rather serious subject ]

  2. 2 Meh Aug 2nd, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Cheap switches lacking POSITIVE detents cut GMs arse. HD should have known better and specified better.

    The best design would have a “push-in, then rotate” detent mechanism such that the key CANNOT rotate “out of battery” (to use a revolver term) even under deliberate rotation.

    I don’t worry even slightly about Ebola. Hospital-borne infections have killed far more Americans than all our wars. That’s worth worrying about more than some clickbait fearmongering Ebola BS.

  3. 3 Woody Aug 4th, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    It does seem strange that companies that have made vehicles for 100 years suddenly can’t keep an ignition turned on (Lucas electricals-equipped bikes don’t count) ;P

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