Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Part Nos. 66693-98 And 66680-98 Are Used On 1984-1999 Fxr Motorcycles (Equipped With Mid-Vehicle Rear Brake Controls And 1991-1998 Fxd Motorcycles (Equipped With Mid-Vehicle Rear Brake Controls). On These Motorcycles, The Rear Brake Pedal Can Come In Contact With The Brace Supports. Part Nos. 66686-98 And 66704-98 Are Used On 1984-1999 Fxst Motorcycles (With Forward Or Custom Brake Controls). On These Motorcycles, The InstruCTIon Sheet For These Supports Lacks Information Regarding The Proper Routing Of The Rear Brake Reservoir Hose.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
SCREAMIN EAGLE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
99E004000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
The Rear Brake Pedal Can Come In Contact With The Brace Supports Limiting The Travel Of The Rear Brake Pedal. This Could Cause A ReduCTIon In Or Loss Of Brake Performance. Also, The InstruCTIon Sheet For These Supports Lacks Information Regarding The Proper Routing Of The Rear Brake Reservoir Hose, Resulting In A Pinched Rear Brake Reservoir Hose. This Improper Routing Could Cause Rear Brake Drag, Leading To Rear Wheel Lockup.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove The Race Brace Support On The Fxr And Fxd Motorcycles. On Fxst Motorcycles, Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Brake Reservoir Hose For Proper Routing And Replace, If Required.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1831
Date Owners Notified
19990315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
19990222