Seats: motorcycle (Kuryakyn)
Vehicle equipment recall 13E-033. NHTSA received Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC’s report on Jun 7, 2013.
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NHTSA received Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC’s report on Jun 7, 2013. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Seats: motorcycle.
What should you do?
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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 386 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Kuryakyn 1660 Backrest (Chrome)Built from Mar 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
- Kuryakyn 1661 Backrest-Black/ChromBuilt from Aug 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013
Who is recalling it?
- Made by Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.