Harley-Davidson announced the recall of 1,759 CVO Road Glides (FLTRSE3) equipped with the Blade rear wheel accessory kits.
The problem is some of the wheels underwent a secondary heat treatment process which may have caused a crack in the wheel and may result in wheel failure. Wheel failure is very serious and could result in injury or death of the rider.
The NHTSA Campaign Number is: 09V267000 and the recall was expected to start on or before July 20th. Dealers are being ask to remove the real wheel and inspect the manufactures code. Any wheel that underwent a secondary heat treatment process are to be replaced free of charge. Wheels that do not have the suspect code will be reinstalled.
Owners can contact their local dealer or H-D directly at: 414.343.4056 or the NHTSA.
Photo courtesy of H-D and Kevin Wong.
serious shit mac, thanks for the info.
I have heard from a reputable HD mechanic that the crank shaft bearings in the new motors are also flawed and show signs of significant wear after only a few thousand miles.
For what it’s worth….