Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V794000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V794000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Affecting 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 Includes 19,015 affected units, Brake Master Cylinder Banjo Bolt Thread Corrosion, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V794000
Report Received Date: 2014-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Brake master cylinder banjo bolt thread corrosion
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 19,015

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0163 and 0164
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.5

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NHTSA ID: 14V794000
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Created At: 1742808662
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