NHTSA recall 18V927000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Harley-Davidson XG500 and 2 more
Reported Dec 21, 201812,871 vehicles affectedHarley-Davidson Motor CompanyMaker’s number 0174Built May 19, 2015 – Dec 6, 2018
The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
The risk
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.