The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12E008000·Announced 2012-02-27

Harley-Davidson Recalls Accessory Brake Line Kits for Dyna and Softail Models

Harley-Davidson is recalling accessory brake line kits for certain 1996-2012 Dyna and 1999-2012 Softail motorcycles because they may leak, potentially reducing braking ability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could lead to injury or death, and the hazard involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line leak) that compromises safety.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling accessory brake line kits sold for installation on certain model year 1996-2012 Dyna and certain model year 1999-2012 Softail motorcycles. The recall involves 5,757 units.

Due to manufacturing and installation conditions, these accessory brake line kits may leak. If a leak occurs and remains undetected, the rider may have reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the accessory brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 8, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
5,757

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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