2014–2016 Harley-Davidson FXDL Recall: In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition…
NHTSA campaign 16V283000 · Electrical System · filed May 10, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.
The risk
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | FXDL | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V283000 (manufacturer number 0168). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.