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2009-2012 Harley-Davidson FLHP, Harley-Davidson Flhpe and others recall: switch

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 19, 2011. It covers about 250,757 vehicles.

vehicles affected
250,757
reported
Oct 19, 2011
owners notified
Oct 31, 2011
related complaints
9

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 11V506000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 11V506000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2012 Harley-Davidson FLHP, Harley-Davidson Flhpe and others switch?

Yes. Recall 11V506000, reported on October 19, 2011, covers about 250,757 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V506000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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