Harley-Davidson Motor Company – BRAKE LINE KITS

HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING ACCESSORY BRAKE LINE KITS SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2012 DYNA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2012 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION CONDITIONS THESE ACCESSORY BRAKE LINE KITS MAY LEAK.


Report Received Date 02/27/2012
NHTSA ID 12E008000
Consequence Summary IF A LEAK OCCURS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE RIDER MAY HAVE REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Action HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY BRAKE LINES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-800-258-2464.
Recall Code 0146
Potentially Affected 5757
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12E008000)