USA RECALL #1 - HARLEY DAVIDSON - Possible issues with the turn signals.

RECALL Subject : LED Turn Signals are not Bright Enough/FMVSS 108

Report Receipt Date: FEB 18, 2015 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E011000 

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING 

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,476 

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory LED Bullet Turn Signal Kits manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 16, 2014, sold for installation on 2012 and later Dyna-family motorcycles and 2011 and later Softail family motorcycles. The affected Turn Signal Kits may not flash brightly enough to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:

If the turn signals do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that motorcycle is turning or changing lanes, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turn signals with updated and compliant ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0619.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.