Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
H-D FLHP 2009-2012
H-D FLHPE 2009-2011
H-D FLHR 2009-2012
H-D FLHRC 2009-2012
H-D FLHT 2009-2010
H-D FLHTC 2009-2012
H-D FLHTCU 2009-2012
H-D FLHTCUSE4 2009
H-D FLHTCUSE5 2010
H-D FLHTCUSE6 2011
H-D FLHTCUSE7 2012
H-D FLHTCUTG 2009-2012
H-D FLHTK 2010-2012
H-D FLHTP 2009-2012
H-D FLHX 2009-2012
H-D FLHXSE 2010
H-D FLHXSE2 2011
H-D FLHXSE3 2012
H-D FLHXXX 2011
H-D FLTR 2009
H-D FLTRSE3 2009
H-D FLTRU 2010-2012
H-D FLTRUSE 2011
H-D FLTRX 2010-2012
H-D FLTRXSE 2012
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date: OCT 19, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V506000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 250,757
Summary:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Consequence:
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT
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