Harley-Davidson has filed a recall on approximately 19,015 2012 Dyna and Softail motorcycles to address potential problems with the front brake master cylinder. The recall targets corrosion to banjo belt threads on the front brake lines that could result in a “sudden loss of brake fluid, which could lead to a loss of front brake function, possibly resulting in a crash.”
Harley-Davidson is said to be in the process of notifying owners, the recall reported to begin January 14, 2015. Owners of the motorcycles in question are encouraged to take their bikes to local dealerships for inspection free-of-charge. Dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and replace if necessary.
Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley’s number for this recall is 0163 and 0164. “Two recalls are necessary to cover all affected models because of the differences in kit component content required for the two populations.” They may also call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. A list of the specific models affected by the recall is below, courtesy of the NHTSA.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V794000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,015
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
SUMMARY:
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 14, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
NOTES:
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.
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