| Issue ID | 1384334 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10994911 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHXS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/05/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Prior to riding, i always tighten the saddlebags, as another friend lost their saddle bag on the highway months prior (same model). When exiting the interstate, the right saddlebag fell to the highway, causing damage to the saddlebag. The bolts automatically back themselves out, no matter how frequently you tighten them. I had only gone approx. 20 miles on the interstate after tightening, when they backed out. Not only is the saddlebag ruined, it's a great safety risk to other motorists who may hit the saddlebag, or the saddlebag may strike their automobile or another motorcycle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELKVIEW, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KRM14GBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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