2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2004 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R. Newest first.
On certain motorcycles, the front master brake cylinder assembly had been built with inadequate lubrication on the secondary cup. this could cause the sliding resistance of the piston to be excessive, which in turn could cause the return of the piston to be slow upon release of the brake.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The piston may not return completely. if this happens, the rear brake light could remain illuminated which could cause a crash or injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will rebuild the master cylinder. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owned a 2004 harley davidson sportster. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact applied the brake to slow down, but the brakes locked and never unlocked. the vehicle slid to a stop on its side and the contact sustained injuries. the motorcycle was severely damaged. there was no police report. the current and failure mileages were 13,400. updated 07/08/08. *bf updated *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's brakes were inoperable. there was a nhtsa recall, #06v201000, regarding the master cylinder. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Dt*: the contact stated nhtsa recall letter, #06v201000 was received regarding the master cylinder. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. The vehicle has not exhibited problems relating to the recall defect.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated that a recall letter was received pertaining to the front master brake cylinder assembly. while driving at night, the back brake lights malfunctioned and would not warn vehicles traveling from behind the motorcycle that it was about to stop. the motorcycle was taken into…
Dt*: the contact stated that a recall letter was received pertaining to the front master brake cylinder assembly. while driving at night, the back brake lights malfunctioned and would not warn vehicles traveling from behind the motorcycle that it was about to stop. the motorcycle was taken into the dealers for repairs and the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was contacted and they could not provide a time frame for when the parts would be available. The contact was waiting for over two months for remedy on the recall.
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