The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V672000·Announced 2023-04-10

2023 Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE Motorcycles Recalled for Brake Line Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2023 FLTRXSE and FLHXSE motorcycles due to improperly secured rear brake line clamps. The brake line may chafe against the exhaust pipe, causing fluid leaks that reduce braking ability.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a rear brake system defect affecting a critical safety component. No injuries have been reported, but the hazard is concrete: unsecured brake lines can chafe against the exhaust pipe, causing fluid leaks that reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2023 FLTRXSE and FLHXSE motorcycles due to a rear brake line defect. The rear brake line clamp may not properly secure the line, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe. This can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak reduces braking ability and increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 4,014 motorcycles are affected.

Owners should contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free repair. Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. For more information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • brake-line-chafing
  • brake-fluid-leak
  • crash-risk
Affected units
4,014

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 (2)

  • FLTRXSE
  • FLHXSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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