Defect Description For Recall
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) Is Recalling All Model Year 2012 And Certain Model Year 2013 Vrscdx Motorcycles Manufactured From June 14, 2011, Through August 1, 2012. The License Plate Bracket Assembly’S Mounting Screws May Loosen And The Assembly May Separate From The Rear Fender. This Condition May Lead To Contact With The Rear Tire Which Could Cause The License Plate Bracket To Rotate, Possibly Damaging The Rear Brake Line.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
VRSCDX
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V503000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The License Plate Bracket Contact With The Rear Brake Line Remains Undetected, It May Affect Rear Brake Performance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash, Which Could Lead To Injury Or Death Of The Rider.
Fix Defect
Harley-Davidson Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair Any Affected Motorcycles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 6, 2012. Owners May Contact Harley-Davidson At 1-414-343-4056.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20110614
End Of Manufacture
20120801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2798
Date Owners Notified
20121106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
20121018
Make Campaign Number
148