Harley-Davidson is recalling touring models
Brake lines on affected motorcycles will be replaced.
The Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling motorcycles from the Touring series to the workshops. Some of these machines are equipped with incorrectly routed front brake lines at the factory or as a result of service, which can pinch between the fuel tank and the frame. Under certain circumstances, this can cause the brake pressure on the front wheel to rise uncontrollably and the front wheel brake to respond even though it has not been applied.
Affected are Road King Classic, Street Glide , Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Electra Glide Ultra Limited, CVO Ultra Limited and CVO Road King manufactured between July 1, 2013 and May 7, 2014. 84,590 machines are affected worldwide, including 6,724 in Europe and 678 in Germany.
In cooperation with the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Harley-Davidson in Germany will write to vehicle owners and ask them to make an appointment with their nearest authorized dealer as quickly as possible in order to correct the error.
The authorized dealer checks the routing and condition of the front wheel brake line and adds any missing fastening material if necessary. If the brake line is damaged, it will be replaced with a new line and installed according to the specifications. In most cases, the repair effort takes less than an hour. Of course, there are no costs for the customer. For motorcycles currently available for delivery from the dealer, the measures described above will be carried out before handover to the customer.
Harley-Davidson apologizes to customers for any inconvenience caused by this promotion. The Company will correct the error as quickly as possible and keep customers satisfied with the quality and service they rightly expect from the brand.
Photo credit: Harley-Davidson 2014