Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 71V-215 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 71V-215 covers 11,400 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 1971.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected11,4002 models
ReportedNov 22, 1971Owners notified Nov 22, 1971
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 71V215000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO SB630 SAFETY DEFECT CODE NO 013. POSSIBILITY THATMETAL HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE WHICH HAS SUPPORTBRACKET WELDED TO IT, AND WHICHSERVES TO POSITION LINE IN COR RECT LOCATION BEHIND REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER,MAY CRACK INTUBING AREA FROM VIBRATION.IF THIS OCCURS, LEAKAGE OF BRAKEFLUID AND CONSEQUENT LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING WILL RESULT. (CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING LINE WITH NEW CLAMP ON TY PE LINE).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.