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Harley-Davidson is recalling practically 17,000 bikes over a possible brake failure problem that might heighten the danger of a crash, in keeping with federal regulators.
The recalled bikes embrace 2025 and 2026 fashions.
Affected bikes embrace the Harley-Davidson FXLRS with a manufacturing date from Dec. 5, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXLRST with a manufacturing date from Oct. 3, 2024, to March 16, 2026; Harley-Davidson FXBB with a manufacturing date from Oct. 3. 2024, to March 16, 2026; and Harley-Davidson FLHC with a manufacturing date from Oct. 3, 2024, to March 12, 2026.
The corporate was first flagged in March relating to a declare of inoperable brakes on a 2025 FXLRST mannequin motorbike, the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration stated in a report.
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Harley-Davidson is recalling practically 17,000 bikes over a possible brake failure problem. (Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)
Three different claims of brake fluid loss or inoperable rear brakes had been recognized after a evaluation of guarantee and repair data, the report states.
Upon additional investigation, Harley-Davidson found that the affected fashions lacked sufficient clearance between the rear brake line and the physique management module (BCM).
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“Contact between the brake line and the BCM, over time, might result in a gap within the brake line and a lack of brake fluid. If brake fluid loss stays undetected, rear braking could also be compromised, rising the danger of a crash,” the NHTSA stated in its report.
Harley-Davidson found the affected fashions lacked sufficient clearance between the rear brake line and the physique management module. (iStock / iStock)
“The operator might be aware the presence of brake fluid beneath the motorbike. As well as, the rider might be aware a lower in rear brake efficiency,” the report says.
No accidents or accidents have been reported with the bikes included within the recall.
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No accidents or accidents have been reported. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto through Getty Photographs / Getty Photographs)
Harley-Davidson will notify all sellers concerning the recall effort by Monday, and homeowners are anticipated to obtain notification letters by Might 25, in keeping with the recall discover.
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“The BCM caddy and related {hardware} will likely be changed on all affected automobiles. As well as, the rear brake line will likely be inspected and, if broken, will likely be changed together with related components,” the discover states.
Harley-Davidson didn’t instantly reply to FOX Enterprise’ request for remark.
