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A recall has been initiated for the Harley Davidson 2023 models of the CVO Road Glide and CVO Street Glide.
Reduced Braking Ability from Brake Fluid Leak
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Reduced Braking Ability from Brake Fluid Leak
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. Affecting potentially 2212 motorcycles. 930 CVO Street Glide & 1282 CVO Road Glide.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE motorcycles. The rear brake line may not be secured properly, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe, which can result in a brake fluid leak.
Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0184.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov.
Description.
Certain FLHXSE motorcycles manufactured prior to 09/06/2023 are part of the recall population. On 09/06/2023 a hold was placed at the manufacturing facility. For motorcycles subject to the vehicle hold, product was inspected and then a secondary retention strap was placed onto the brake line. On 09/13/2023, a revised clamp (also intended for use in the recall kit) was introduced for future production of the affected models. The total number of FLHXSE motorcycles in the affected population is 930.
Certain FLTRXSE motorcycles manufactured prior to 09/06/2023 are part of the recall population. On 09/06/2023 a hold was placed at the manufacturing facility. For motorcycles subject to the vehicle hold, product was inspected and then a secondary retention strap was placed onto the brake line. On 09/13/2023, a revised clamp (also intended for use in the recall kit) was introduced for future production of the affected models. The total number of FLTRXSE motorcycles in the affected population is 1,282.
Production dates from 10th May 2023 to 6th September 2023
On certain early production 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE model motorcycles, a lower frame rail clamp may not adequately retain the rear brake line, which may allow the line to contact the exhaust. Contact between the brake line and the exhaust could, over time, lead to a hole in the brake line and a loss of rear brake fluid.
If brake fluid loss remains undetected, rear braking may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash
The brake line is not retained in the clamp on the frame rail.
Operator or technician may note that the brake line is out of position. In addition, damage to the rear brake line or brake fluid underneath motorcycle may be noted.
The clamp on the rear brake line (P/N 41800890) will be replaced with an updated part. Owners of affected motorcycles will be advised to arrange service with an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, who will perform the remedy at no charge to the customer. Pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e),
Harley-Davidson requests that it be exempt from providing a notification of a reimbursement plan. Any pre-notification product failure would have been addressed under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Accordingly, no person would be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to 573.13.
The recall kit will include a revised clamp to retain the rear brake line (P/N 41800890).
For motorcycles subject to the vehicle hold, product was inspected and then a secondary retention strap was placed onto the brake line. On 09/13/2023, the revised clamp (also intended for use in the recall kit) was introduced for future production of the affected models.