2012 Harley-Davidson Softail | 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Published December 16, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V794000, published December 16, 2014. Recalling firm: Harley-Davidson Motor Company; 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail | 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder.
What's the hazard
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
What to do
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- Model
- SOFTAIL
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Lot
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL | 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Harley-Davidson Softail | 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V794000 on December 16, 2014. Reported hazard: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
What should I do if I have this product?
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HARLEY-DAVIDSON. Model: SOFTAIL.