Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V150000 Reported May 1, 2001

Harley davidson/brake fluid

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 211 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V150000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
211
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a brake system that could contain out of specification brake fluid.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause a loss of braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers replaced the brake fluid in these motorcycles. since all the vehicles have been contained or transported to harley-davidson facilities, this campaign is 100% completed.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 01V150000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V150000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V150000?

NHTSA recall 01V150000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on May 1, 2001. It addresses: Harley davidson/brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 211 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.