Harley-Davidson Recalls 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC Models Equipped With Anti-Lock Brakes

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The failure to periodically flush and replace the bike’s brake fluid can lead to deposits in the braking system which may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, and thus reducing braking power. Owners with mentioned models will have their fluids replaced and systems checked free of charge.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 7, 2018

Harley-Davidson Recall: Brakes may Fail Due to Not Flushing Brake Fluid

These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 174,636

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHP2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHPE2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHR2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHRC2008 – 2010
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHRC1032011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHRSE42008
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHT2008 – 2009
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTC2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCU2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUSE32008
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUSE42009
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUSE52010
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTCUSE62011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTK2010 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHTP2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHX2008 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHX1032011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHXSE2010
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLHXSE22011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTR2008 – 2009
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTRSE32009
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTRU1032011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTRUSE2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTRX2010 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONFLTRX1032011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCAW2009 – 2010
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCAWA2008
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCDA2008
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCDX2009 – 2011
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCDXA2008
HARLEY-DAVIDSONVRSCF2009 – 2011

Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owner’s Manual.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0171.

Notes: 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.

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