If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251712-harley-davidson-softail-2012-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic · Recall date December 16, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V794000
“HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 16, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251712-harley-davidson-softail-2012-recall-service-brakes-hydraulic. Based on NHTSA recall 14V794000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V794000).
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
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 14V794000 — Harley-Davidson Motor Company HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic Hello, I own a HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (2012) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic that is covered by recall 14V794000 from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The official recall notice states: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164. 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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