The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V503000·Announced 2012-10-18

Harley-Davidson Recalls VRSCDX Motorcycles Due to Brake Line Damage Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2012-2013 VRSCDX motorcycles because a loose license plate bracket may damage the rear brake line, increasing crash risk.

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 recall involves a structural defect (brake line damage) that explicitly states the risk of a crash leading to injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured between June 14, 2011, and August 1, 2012. The recall involves 2,798 vehicles.

The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen, causing the assembly to separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire, which could cause the bracket to rotate and damage the rear brake line. If this contact remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash that could lead to injury or death of the rider.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,798

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VRSCDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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