Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #99E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99E004000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 1,831 affected units, HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BRACE SUPPORT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: part nos. 66693-98 and 66680-98 are used on 1984-1999 fxr motorcycles (equipped with mid-vehicle rear brake controls and 1991-1998 fxd motorcycles (equipped with mid-vehicle rear brake controls). on these motorcycles, the rear brake pedal can come in contact with the brace supports. part nos. 66686-98 and 66704-98 are used on 1984-1999 fxst motorcycles (with forward or custom brake controls). on these motorcycles, the instruction sheet for these supports lacks information regarding the proper routing of the rear brake reservoir hose.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the race brace support on the fxr and fxd motorcycles. on fxst motorcycles, dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose for proper routing and replace, if required.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99E004000

Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1999-02-22T00:00:00

Subject: Harley-davidson/brace support

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 1,831

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: part nos. 66693-98 and 66680-98 are used on 1984-1999 fxr motorcycles (equipped with mid-vehicle rear brake controls and 1991-1998 fxd motorcycles (equipped with mid-vehicle rear brake controls). on these motorcycles, the rear brake pedal can come in contact with the brace supports. part nos. 66686-98 and 66704-98 are used on 1984-1999 fxst motorcycles (with forward or custom brake controls). on these motorcycles, the instruction sheet for these supports lacks information regarding the proper routing of the rear brake reservoir hose.

Consequence Summary: The rear brake pedal can come in contact with the brace supports limiting the travel of the rear brake pedal. this could cause a reduction in or loss of brake performance. also, the instruction sheet for these supports lacks information regarding the proper routing of the rear brake reservoir hose, resulting in a pinched rear brake reservoir hose. this improper routing could cause rear brake drag, leading to rear wheel lockup.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the race brace support on the fxr and fxd motorcycles. on fxst motorcycles, dealers will inspect the rear brake reservoir hose for proper routing and replace, if required.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99E004000

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