THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251711-harley-davidson-flhx-2012-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date October 19, 2011 · Official notice: NHTSA #11V506000
“HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 19, 2011. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251711-harley-davidson-flhx-2012-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall 11V506000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=11V506000).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson Motor Company to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 11V506000 — Harley-Davidson Motor Company HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 11V506000 from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The official recall notice states: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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