Harley-Davidson is Recalling All 2008-2011 Touring Motorcycles Due to Brakes May Fail Due to Not Flushing Brake Fluid

Brakes may Fail Due to Not Flushing Brake Fluid

These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 174,636

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owner?s Manual.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

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Harley Recalls 1/4 Million Bikes 'n Trikes for Brake Loss Danger

Harley Davidson just announced a recall covering over 250,000 motorcycles and trikes for a brake loss system defect covering model years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Do you own one of these potentially deadly defective lemon bikes?

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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