NHTSA recall 02V272000
Power train › Clutch assembly
Harley-Davidson Fltrsei and 1 more
Reported Oct 3, 2002782 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 27, 1999 – May 10, 2000
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the braided clutch cable could contact the rear brake line and cause the brake line to abrade over time, resulting in a loss of rear brake fluid.
The risk
The loss of rear brake fluid could cause the loss of rear brake function, possibly without warning and could cause a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the braided clutch cable. owner notification began october 21, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.