Harley-Davidson Recollects Nighsters over Weak Handlebar Weld

Harley-Davidson is issuing a recall on 1,704 (or 1.63%) of their new Nightster fashions – and apparently the issue has to do with a weak handlebar weld. 

However don’t take Harley’s phrase on it; take the grievance filed by the poor unlucky rider who had the factor utterly break off on them. 

“From the pictures within the Service Request, it appeared that the left portion of the welded handlebar had separated from the center part of the half,” explains the chronology of the NHTSA report filed on the occasion. 

Harley has since narrowed down the difficulty elements to have been produced between December 6 and September 9 of 2021/2022; something after that gained’t be a difficulty because of ‘enhanced manufacturing controls.’

“The handlebar on sure Mannequin Yr 2022 RH975 Nightster bikes could have a weld high quality concern that would result in separation between the inside and outer sections of the handlebar,” warns the NHTSA recall.

Unfold the phrase, of us; the notification interval for this explicit recall completed yesterday, with No. 55801154 being the identify of the issue half in query. 

Ought to you could have considered one of these items in want of treatment, hit up your native Harley dealership they usually’ll repair the factor, freed from cost. 

Right here’s the H-D Buyer Service quantity and NHTSA hotline, simply in case you could have questions: 

• Harley-Davidson customer support: 1-800-258-2464 (Recall No. 0179)
• NHTSA Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)

Keep tuned for updates, drop a remark beneath letting us know what you suppose, and as ever – keep secure on the twisties. 

*Media sourced from RideApart and Harley-Davidson’s web site*