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MILWAUKEE —
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has issued a recall
of the 2012 Dyna Model and Softail Model motorcycles
built Aug. 22, 2011 through Feb. 24, 2012 due a defect
related to motor vehicle safety that may exist on those
models.
The affected motorcycles were sold for the U.S. and some
world markets, according to the announcement. According
to a letter from Harley-Davidson to dealers, on some of
the specified motorcycles, the front brake master
cylinder may experience corrosion in the threads for the
brake line banjo bolt.
“If this condition remains undetected, it could result
in a sudden loss of brake fluid, which could lead to a
loss of front brake function, possibly resulting in a
crash,” according to the letter.
Harley-Davidson said it has voluntarily declared this a
defect related to motor vehicle safety in order to be
able to formally recall of the affected motorcycles. Two
recalls, according to the company, are needed to cover
all affected models due to the differences in the kit
component content required for the two kinds.
Owners of the affected motorcycles may also contact the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle
Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.safercar.gov.
To search for Harley-Davidson safety recall information
with a VIN number go to
www.harley-davidson.com. |
