Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 89V-184 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 89V-184 covers 12,422 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected12,4223 models
ReportedNov 2, 1989Owners notified Oct 24, 1989
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V184000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

A FATIGUE CRACK IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF REARBRAKE OPERATION WHICH WOULD REDUCE STOPPING ABILITY AND INCREASE POTENTIAL FORAN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL REPLACEMENT REAR BRAKE LINE COMPONENTS.

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 1, 1988 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.