2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU Recall

Campaign:: 11V506000 on 10/19/2011
Component:: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:: 06/05/2008 - 09/15/2011
Affected:: 250,757
Defect:: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. see the above list for the models included in the recall. the rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Consequence:: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Notes:: Harley-davidson safety recall number is 0145.customers owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU TSBs (2)

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Component:: 350000 equipment
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Component:: 100000 power train
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