Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 05V-428 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 05V-428 covers 288 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V428000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE FRONT BRAKE LINES WHICH COULD LEAK DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
The risk
SHOULD THIS COMPONENT FAIL WHEN IN USE ON THE MOTORCYCLE, ALL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IF THE BRAZE IS NOT VISIBLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0123.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2005 to July 8, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.