Disc: caliperRecall 18V-927 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 18V-927 covers 12,871 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V927000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
The risk
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 19, 2015 to December 6, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.