| Vehicle Make / Model: |  | Model Year(s): | 
       
      | H-D VRSCDX |  | 2012-2013 | 
             | Manufacturer: 
             
          HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | Report Receipt Date: OCT 18, 2012 | 
             | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 
     12V503000 | NHTSA Action Number: 
      N/A | 
Component: EQUIPMENT
    
    
   
Potential Number of Units Affected:       2,798
    
    
    
   
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| 2012 Harley Davidson VRSCDX Recalled | 
Summary: 
 Harley-Davidson
 Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and 
certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 
2011, through August 1, 2012.  The license plate bracket assembly's 
mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear 
fender.  This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which 
could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the 
rear brake line. 
    
    
   
Consequence:
 Harley-Davidson
 Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and 
certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 
2011, through August 1, 2012.  The license plate bracket assembly's 
mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear 
fender.  This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which 
could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the 
rear brake line. 
    
    
   
Consequence: 
 If
 the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains 
undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of
 a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.
 If
 the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains 
undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of
 a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.
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