Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V428000 Reported September 22, 2005

Front brake line

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 288 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V428000
Manufacturer Campaign
0123
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
288
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain motorcycles may have front brake lines which could leak due to a manufacturing defect.

Safety Consequence

Should this component fail when in use on the motorcycle, all functionality of the front brake system would be lost without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace if the braze is not visible. the recall began on october 10, 2005. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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 05V428000 or campaign 0123.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V428000

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

What is recall 05V428000?

NHTSA recall 05V428000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on September 22, 2005. It addresses: Front brake line. The recall affects approximately 288 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 05V428000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0123. 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.