M1497: RECALL 0629 – DETACHABLE TOUR-PAK CONVERSION KIT REFLECTORS – 2016-2019 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

August 5, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V574000

Replacement Rear Reflectors Missing from Kit

Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V574

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 12,733

 

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

 

Remedy

Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0629.

 

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.

 

Check for Harley-Davidson Recalls

 

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M1497

2019-08-13

M1497: RECALL 0629 – DETACHABLE TOUR-PAK CONVERSION KIT REFLECTORS

 

Purpose for Service Bulletin

This bulletin informs dealers that the P&A Harley-Davidson Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits (Part No. 53000291, 53000291A and 53000567) were not equipped with reflectors to replace the factory-installed rear reflector, which may have been removed when installing this kit. Installation of these kits may cause the vehicle to fail to meet federal regulations that require motorcycles to be equipped with a red reflex reflector on the rear of the motorcycle. The absence of these reflectors could reduce the rear conspicuity of the vehicle, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Part No. of the conversion kits have been changed to reflect the addition of the reflectors to the kits. Refer to Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits.

Click to review Dealer Communications letter:

Dealer Communications for M1497

 

Motorcycles Affected

2016 – 2019 Touring, CVO Touring and Touring Police.

 

Part Numbers

See Figure 1.

 

Figure 1. Reflector Kit – 91500105

 

Markets Affected

All markets (except Japan) are affected.

 

Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits

Table 1. Conversion Kit Part Numbers

Early Kit Part No.	Current Kit Part No.
53000291	53000291B
53000291A
53000567	53000567A

 

Kit Ordering Information

U.S. Market

Use electronic ordering system. Refer to:

M1483: Electronic Recall Ordering System

Canada Market

Use recall order form. Refer to:

Order Form: Recall 0629

Asia Pacific Market

Contact the Service and Customization Consultant.

Europe Market

Contact the Service and Customization Consultant.

India Market

Contact the Service and Customization Consultant.

Mexico Market

Contact the local service area representative at Harley-Davidson Mexico.

 

Dealer Inventory Instruction

1. Locate all early Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits. Refer to Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion

Kits.

2. Remove kits from inventory.
3. Order a reflector kit (Part No. 91500105) for each conversion kit.

4. Remove early I-Sheet (J05807) from conversion kit and discard.
5. Print and install updated I-Sheet into conversion kit. Refer to:

Updated I-Sheet J05807

6. Insert reflector kit into each conversion kit.
7. Change early part no. to current part no. Refer to Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits.
8. Add back into inventory using current part no.

 

Required Dealer Action

NOTE

Login to SIP (Service information portal) through Google Chrometoview.

1. Retrieve and print recall notice poster from SIP. Click link.

Recall 0629 Notice Poster

2. Verify that all early conversion kits have been addressed as per this service bulletin. Refer to Dealer Inventory Instruction.

NOTE

• Apply reflectors in ambient temperatures between 21–38 °C (70–100 °F).
• Reflectors cannot be repositioned after initial installation. Do not remove protective film from adhesive until ready to apply.
• Allow at least 24 h after application before exposing the area to vigorous washing, strong water spray or extreme weather.
• The adhesive bond will increase to maximum strength after about 72 h at normal room temperature.

3. See Figure 2. Mark reflector location.
4. Clean the reflector mounting surface with a 50:50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. Allow to dry completely.
5. See Figure 2. Place reflector (2) on rear of saddlebag centered and Distance: 13 mm (0.5 in) below auxiliary tail lamp (1).
6. Mark location with a grease pencil.

NOTE

Once applied, do not shift reflectors.

4. Install reflector.

1. 1. Remove the adhesive backing from reflector.
   2. Place reflector in marked location.
   3. After placing reflector, apply even pressure across entire surface for 15 s.
   4. Wait 20 min before touching reflectors.

1. Auxiliary tail lamp
2. Reflector
A. Distance: 13 mm (0.5 in)

Figure 2. Reflector Placement

 

Credit Procedure

Credit procedure: H-Dnet and Talon Warranty Claim System Users

For each vehicle involved in this recall (involvement of the VIN (Vehicle identification number) has been verified on H-Dnet.com ), submit a recall claim per Table 2.

Table 2.

ITEM	DATA
Claim Type	SRC
Problem Part Number	53000291A
Quantity	Leave blank
Labor Code(1)	2747
Labor Hours	0.2 h
Customer Concern Code	0629
Condition Code	9981
Replacement Part Number	91500105
Quantity	1

 

(1) Download may be required

Submit a warranty claim per Table 3 for all kits in dealer stock or kits that have been retailed to a customer but are not registered to the SWR.

NOTE

Do not enter a VIN in the claim.

Table 3.

ITEM	DATA
Claim Type	SNV
Problem Part Number	53000291A
Quantity	Leave blank
Primary Labor Code	Leave blank
Detail Labor Code	8888
Time	0.2 h
Customer Concern Code	0629
Condition Code	9982
Replacement Part Number	91500105
Quantity	1

 

Credit Procedure: GDP/SAP System Users

For each vehicle involved in this recall (involvement of the VIN has been verified on H-Dnet.com ), submit a recall claim per Table 4.

Table 4.

ITEM	DATA
Claim Type	Recall Claim
Fix ID-Found in Recall Number	C
Problem Part Number	53000291A
Customer Concern Code	0629
Condition Code	9981

 

Submit a warranty claim per Table 5 for all kits in dealer stock or kits that have been retailed to a customer but are not registered to the SWR.

NOTE

VIN is not involved in the recall per H-Dnet.com.

Table 5.

ITEM	DATA
Claim Type	PAM – sold or PAM – stock
Problem Part Number	53000291A
Customer Concern Code	0629
Condition Code	9982
Labor Code	8888
Time	0.2 h
Replacement Part Number	91500105
Quantity	1

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle, VIN #

August 20, 2019
Harley-Davidson Recall No. 0629
NHTSA Recall No. 19V-574

 

Dear Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that certain MY16 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment,” when equipped with H-D Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits (part numbers 53000291, 53000291A and 53000567). Our records indicate that you have purchased one of these accessory kits. If you own one of these kits AND if your kit is installed on one of the motorcycles listed at the end of this letter, your vehicle may be subject to recall. Please review this letter for important information.

 

What is the Issue?

The P&A H-D Detachables Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits (part numbers 53000291, 53000291A and 53000567) were not equipped with reflectors to replace the factory-installed rear reflector, which is removed when installing this kit. Installation of these kits on the vehicle models listed below may cause the vehicle to fail to meet federal regulations that require motorcycles to be equipped with a red reflex reflector on the rear of the motorcycle. Missing reflectors could reduce the rear visibility of the motorcycle to drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

What Should You Do?

Please contact your authorized Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer and arrange an appointment to have reflectors installed. Your dealer will confirm that your motorcycle is covered by this recall. If covered, the dealer will perform the recall work at no cost to you. The installation of the reflectors will take less than a half hour to perform. However, due to scheduling, the dealer may require your motorcycle for a longer period of time.

If you have sold your motorcycle and have an address for the current owner, it is important that you forward this notice to the new owner. Alternatively, you may contact us at the Harley-Davidson phone number listed below and provide us with the new contact information so that we may notify the new owner of this recall.

 

What If You Have Additional Questions or Concerns?

For more information or if you take your motorcycle to your dealer on a mutually agreed upon date and they are unable to perform the required service to your satisfaction, please contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. at 1-800-258-2464 in the U.S. or 1-414-343-4056 worldwide.

If you have previously paid to have this repair performed, you may be eligible for reimbursement.  For more information, please contact us at the number above.

If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle serviced in a reasonable time, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause you, but we are initiating this action in the interest of your personal safety and satisfaction with our products. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.

Recall 0629

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles (U.S. and Canada configs) covered by this recall:

Model	Model Years
FLHTCU	2017 & Later
FLHTCUL	2017 & Later
FLHTK	2017 & Later
FLHTK ANV	2017 & Later
FLHTKL	2017 & Later
FLTRU	2017 & Later
FLHTKSE	2016 & Later
FLHTKSE ANV	2016 & Later
FLTRUSE	2016 & Later

 

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IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION

Safety Recall Campaign 0629 – Touring and CVO Touring Motorcycles with H-D Detachables^TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit

 

HIGHLIGHTS Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that when an H-D DetachablesTM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit is installed on certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles the vehicle may fail to meet regulations that require motorcycles to be equipped with a red reflex reflector on the rear of the motorcycle. Models affected: see Table 1 at the end of this notice. Kit P/Ns affected: 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567 KEY DATES Week of August 12: Service Bulletin posts Week of August 12: Recall kits available for order CONTACT  U.S. dealers: Call 800-664-7762 and select the appropriate prompts International dealers: Contact your regional office

 

August 13, 2019

Dear Dealer:

Harley-Davidson® has learned that certain MY15 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles may fail to conform to regulatory standards when equipped with H-D Detachables^TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits (part numbers 53000291, 53000291A and 53000567). Installation of these kits on the vehicle models listed in Table 1 at the end of this notice may cause the vehicle to fail to meet regulations that require motorcycles to be equipped with a red reflex reflector on the rear of the motorcycle. The absence of these reflectors could reduce the rear conspicuity of the vehicle, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy is to first confirm that the motorcycles are covered by this recall if the H-D Detachables^TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit is installed. If covered, perform the recommended service per Service Bulletin M1497 using the recall kit (Part No. 91500105).

Recall kits may be ordered as needed by following the instructions in the Service Bulletin. Service Bulletin M1497 will be posted the week of August 12.

In the interest of the safety of our mutual customers and as required by federal law, you may sell but NOT DELIVER any motorcycles listed in Table 1 below equipped with the affected H-D Detachables^TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits or deliver any over the counter H-D Detachables^TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kits until the remedy is completed per the service bulletin.

In accordance with federal regulations administered by NHTSA and other appropriate market specific government agencies, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. or authorized Harley-Davidson dealers will provide notice to all owners of record of affected products with direction to arrange for the recall service.

 

Sincerely,
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.

0629

 

For: Dealer Operator, General Manager, All P&A Roles, All Service Roles, Vehicle Sales Manager

Sent to: All Dealers (Worldwide, except Japan)

 

	U.S and Canada	All other markets
Model	Model Years	Model Years
FLHTCU	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLHTCUL	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLHTK	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLHTK ANV	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLHTKL	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLTRU	2017 & Later	2015 & Later
FLHTKSE	2016 & Later	2016 & Later
FLHTKSE ANV	2016 & Later	2016 & Later
FLTRUSE	2016 & Later	2016 & Later

 

Table 1: Affected Vehicles in Each Market.

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30 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTCU	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTCUL	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTK	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTK ANV	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTKL	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTKSE	2016-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLHTKSE ANV	2016-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLTRU	2017-2019
HARLEY-DAVIDSON	FLTRUSE	2016-2019

 

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9 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V574-7401.PDF 211.144KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V574-5292.PDF 211.331KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V574-7677.PDF 211.247KB

 

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Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V574-9143.PDF 214.403KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V574-7722.pdf 287.828KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V574-2887.pdf 608.922KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) – TM Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit on certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles may fail to meet regulations requiring it be equipped with a red reflex reflector on the rear of the motorcycle.

RCMN-19V574-4090.pdf 83.715KB

 

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V574-0248.pdf 147.193KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2020-2

RCLQRT-19V574-6101.PDF 211.441KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V574&docType=RCL

 

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