NHTSA recall 12E008000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Feb 27, 20125,757 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 0146
The defect
Harley davidson IS recalling accessory brake line kits sold for installation on certain model year 1996-2012 dyna and certain model year 1999-2012 softail motorcycles. due to manufacturing and installation conditions these accessory brake line kits may leak.
The risk
If a leak occurs and remains undetected, the rider may have reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash, leading to injury or death.
The remedy
Harley davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the accessory brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2012. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.