Kuryakyn: equipment recalls

NHTSA lists 3 equipment recall campaigns for Kuryakyn. NHTSA received the reports from 2011 to 2013. The campaigns have 8,064 units in total. The newest campaign is 13E037000. NHTSA received the report on 8 Jul 2013.

NHTSA recall lookup

The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Recall campaigns

3 campaigns, newest first. 8,064 units in total.

13E037000Received 8 Jul 2013. 232 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC (Kuryakyn) is recalling certain model number 7437 handlebar risers/setbacks sold for use on Honda Goldwing GL1800s. The screws used in mounting the handlebar risers may break after installation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the screws break, the handlebars may separate from the motorcycle, making it difficult for the operator to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn will notify customers and send them replacement screws and instruct them to visit their nearest motorcycle dealer to have the replacement screws installed. The service will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
Products named: Kuryakyn 7437 (Handlebar Risers).
Report filed by Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2013.
13E033000Received 7 Jun 2013. 386 units.
Seats / Motorcycle
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC (Kuryakyn) is recalling certain model 1660 (chrome finish) motorcycle backrests manufactured from March 2012 to May 2013; and model 1661 (black and chrome finish) motorcycle backrests manufactured from August 2012 to May 2013. The backrest pivot screws may come loose and cause the backrest to separate from the motorcycle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the backrest separates while the motorcycle is in motion it could cause the rider to lose control and possibly fall off, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the separated backrest may be a road hazard.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn will notify customers and instruct them to visit their nearest motorcycle dealer to have replacement screws installed. The service will be done at no cost to the owner. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owners may contact Kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
Products named: Kuryakyn 1660 Backrest (Chrome); Kuryakyn 1661 Backrest-Black/Chrom.
Report filed by Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2013.
11E054000Received 12 Dec 2011. 7,446 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn is recalling certain aftermarket passenger floorboard mounts, part number 607005, sold and installed for use on 2001-2012 honda gl 1800 (goldwing) motorcycles. This mount was sold on kuryakyn 'transformer' passenger floorboard sets, part number 7005 from september 15, 2008, to present. The floorboard mount may crack and break free from the mounting bolts that secure the mount to the motorcycle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The passenger floorboard may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. The safety recall began on january 13, 2012. Owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728.
Products named: Honda GL1800 2004; Honda GL1800 2011; Honda GL1800 2012; Honda GL1800 2006; Honda GL1800 2010; Honda GL1800 2008; Honda GL1800 2007; Honda GL1800 2005; Honda GL1800 2003; Honda GL1800 2002; Honda GL1800 2001; Kuryakyn GL1800 Floorboard, and 1 more.
Report filed by KURYAKYN HOLDINGS, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2012.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Kuryakyn equipment campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2013, with 2 campaigns.

Kuryakyn: campaigns for each component
Component		Campaigns
Equipment		2
Seats		1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

1660 Backrest (Chrome)1
1661 Backrest-Black/Chrom1
7437 (Handlebar Risers)1
GL1800 Floorboard1

Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. Kuryakyn: equipment recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/other/kuryakyn/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC.

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Kuryakyn products do the campaigns name?: The NHTSA records have 4 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 1660 Backrest (Chrome)
How many units does a Kuryakyn equipment campaign have?: The median Kuryakyn campaign has 386 units. The median of all 2,866 equipment campaigns is 1,677 units.
Which component do the Kuryakyn campaigns name most often?: Equipment, in 2 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.