Harley-Davidson recalls touring models

Brake lines will be replaced on affected motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling motorcycles from its Touring series to workshops. Some of these machines are equipped with incorrectly routed front brake lines, either from the factory or due to service work, which can become pinched 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 brake to engage even though it has not been applied.

The models affected are the Road King Classic, Street Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Electra Glide Ultra Limited, CVO Ultra Limited, and CVO Road King, which were manufactured between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014. A total of 84,590 motorcycles are affected worldwide, including 6,724 in Europe and 678 in Germany.

In cooperation with the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Harley-Davidson will write to vehicle owners in Germany and ask them to make an appointment with their nearest authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the fault rectified.

The authorized dealer will check the routing and condition of the front brake line and replace any missing fasteners if necessary. If the brake line is damaged, it will be replaced with a new line and installed in accordance with the specifications. In most cases, the repair will take less than an hour. There will be no cost to the customer. For motorcycles that are currently ready for delivery at the dealer, the measures described above will be carried out before the motorcycle is handed over to the customer.

Harley-Davidson apologizes to customers for any inconvenience caused by this campaign. The company will rectify the error as quickly as possible and satisfy customers with the quality and service they rightly expect from the brand.

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