Harley-Davidson has issued a recall for 57,000 motorcycles due to oil lines that can come loose, spilling oil into the path of the rear tire.
About the Harley-Davidson Oil Spill Recall
According to NBC Boston, Harley claims the defect may be a result of a clamp on an engine oil cooler line not being installed correctly.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received nine reports of oil lines coming off. Two of the instances resulted in crashes.
Dealers will inspect the clamps and repair them free of charge. Repairs are expected to take about 30 minutes.
Motorcycles Included in the Harley-Davidson Recall
The recall affects the following models:
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Police Electra Glide
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Police Road King
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King Special
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special
Recalled vehicles were built between July 2016 and May 2017.
