2004–2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R & 2004–2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883R recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorcycles, the front master brake cylinder assembly had been built with inadequate lubrication on the secondary cup. This could cause the sliding resistance of the piston to be excessive, which in turn could cause the return of the piston to be slow upon release of the brake.
💥 The risk
The piston may not return completely. If this happens, the rear brake light could remain illuminated which could cause a crash or injuries.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will rebuild the master cylinder. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V201000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0125
- Manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 9,506
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 10, 2006
- Built
- Jun 25, 2003 – Jun 3, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Harley-Davidson recall no. 0125.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.