Harley-davidson 2009–2012 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled October 19, 2011 · NHTSA recall 11V506000 · Harley-davidson
Hazard
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Units
250,757 units
Description
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
What to do
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Product
Harley-davidson FLHP · Harley-davidson FLHPE · Harley-davidson FLHR · Harley-davidson FLHRC · Harley-davidson FLHT · Harley-davidson FLHTC · Harley-davidson FLHTCU · Harley-davidson FLHTCU103 · Harley-davidson FLHTCUSE4 · Harley-davidson FLHTCUSE5 · Harley-davidson FLHTCUSE6 · Harley-davidson FLHTCUSE7 · Harley-davidson FLHTCUTG · Harley-davidson FLHTK · Harley-davidson FLHTP · Harley-davidson FLHX · Harley-davidson FLHXSE · Harley-davidson FLHXSE2 · Harley-davidson FLHXSE3 · Harley-davidson FLHXXX · Harley-davidson FLTR · Harley-davidson FLTRSE3 · Harley-davidson FLTRU · Harley-davidson FLTRUSE · Harley-davidson FLTRX · Harley-davidson FLTRXSE
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →