NHTSA Recall 14V794000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V794000; Date: Dec. 16, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Harley-davidson Dyna; 2012 Harley-davidson Softail
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 19,015
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 22, 2015. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 22, 2015
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