Harley-Davidson Recalls 250,000 Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson has issued a massive recall with the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) all because of a faulty rear brake light switch. Affecting 250,757 units in all, the recall is for certain 2009-2012 Harley Davidson Touring, CVO Touring, and Trike motorcycles (full list after the jump). Because of excessive heat caused by the exhaust system, the rear brake light switch on these motorcycles might not activate when the brakes are engaged, or conversely may activate when no braking is occurring.

Harley-Davidson is also disclosing that the issue may cause brake fluid to leak at the brake light switch, which could affect the rear brake’s performance. With both issues apt to cause an accident, all 250,757 bikes are being recalled. The recall is expected to start October 31, 2011, and Harley-Davidson will contact affected owners and replace the brake light switch free of charge. Concerned Harley owners can contact the Milwaukee company at 1-414-343-4056, and as always the NHTSA is available at 1-888-327-4236 & safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
H-D / FLHP		2009-2012
H-D / FLHPE		2009-2011
H-D / FLHR		2009-2012
H-D / FLHRC		2009-2012
H-D / FLHT		2009-2010
H-D / FLHTC		2009-2012
H-D / FLHTCU		2009-2012
H-D / FLHTCUSE4		2009
H-D / FLHTCUSE5		2010
H-D / FLHTCUSE6		2011
H-D / FLHTCUSE7		2012
H-D / FLHTCUTG		2009-2012
H-D / FLHTK		2010-2012
H-D / FLHTP		2009-2012
H-D / FLHX		2009-2012
H-D / FLHXSE		2010
H-D / FLHXSE2		2011
H-D / FLHXSE3		2012
H-D / FLHXXX		2011
H-D / FLTR		2009
H-D / FLTRSE3		2009
H-D / FLTRU		2010-2012
H-D / FLTRUSE		2011
H-D / FLTRX		2010-2012
H-D / FLTRXSE		2012