A sudden loss of brake fluid could cause a loss of the front brakes
December 31, 2014Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling 19,015 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.
The threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode. A sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 14, 2015.
Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.