NHTSA Complaint #11513485 — 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11513485 |
| Vehicle | 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHCS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | RI |
Consumer Description
I own a 2019 Harley Davidson FLHCS motorcycle which experiences a problem that occurs in the design of the analog speedometer/digital tach. Condensation repeatedly forms in the lower portion of the display that prevents the driver from being able to read RPM, fuel gauge, current gear in use and time. Attempting to read these values while operating the motorcycle puts both the driver and rider in great danger as loss of control of the motorcycle is possible. This issue has occurred so often over the years in all models of this design, as reported by many Harley Davidson bike owners, that the manufacturer finally redesigned a unit to be used in UP TO 2017 model years, but not newer models. According to my local Harley Davidson dealership service department and a local Harley mechanic, this is a known problem that has the Motor Company has not resolved. I consider this a very serious design flaw that can cause the driver to take their eyes off the road, something inherently dangerous for a motorcyclist to do, especially in these times of distracted drivers. I hope you can bring Harley Davidson Motor Company to accelerate their redesign of this component and have affected models recalled.
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