Harley-Davidson FXDL 2016 Motorcycles: Engine Shuts Off Risk
Harley-Davidson recalls 2016 FXDL motorcycles where engine shutdowns may cause crashes. Owners must get free ignition switch repair by June 3, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2016 FXDL motorcycles because engine vibrations can damage the ignition switch, causing the engine to shut off while riding. This increases crash risk during normal use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227017-harley-davidson-fxdl-2016-motorcycles-engine-shuts-off-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227017-harley-davidson-fxdl-2016-motorcycles-engine-shuts-off-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V283000
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“Harley-Davidson FXDL 2016 Motorcycles: Engine Shuts Off Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227017-harley-davidson-fxdl-2016-motorcycles-engine-shuts-off-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V283000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V283000).
Why it’s dangerous
Engine vibrations can damage the ignition switch internally, causing the engine to shut off while riding. This creates a risk of losing control and crashing, especially during normal operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014.5-2016 Harley-Davidson FXDL 103 motorcycles manufactured between January 6, 2014 and April 7, 2016 are affected. Riders of these models face higher crash risk if the engine shuts off unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014.5-2016 FXDL 103 motorcycles with a serial number from January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. The recall covers specific production dates and model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Harley-Davidson
Call 1-800-258-2464 to get the free ignition switch repair.
Get Free Ignition Switch Repair
Dealers will install an improved ignition switch at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V283000 (October 5, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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