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  NHTSA Recall 02V272000

NHTSA Campaign Id 02V272000; Date: Oct. 3, 2002

The loss of rear brake fluid could cause the loss of rear brake function, possibly without warning and could cause a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2000 Harley-davidson Fltrsei 2000 Harley-davidson Screamin' Eagle

Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Affected Units:: 782

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain motorcycles, the braided clutch cable could contact the rear brake line and cause the brake line to abrade over time, resulting in a loss of rear brake fluid.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the braided clutch cable. Owner notification began October 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2002

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.