2008–2009 Harley-Davidson Flstsb & 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Harley davidson is recalling 11,005 Flstsb, FXSTSSE2, and FXSTSSE3 my 2008 and 2009 motorcycles. The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use.
💥 The risk
If this occurs, the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury to or death of the rider.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the existing acorn stud with a new acorn stud and retaining clip. The recall began on june 2009. 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
- 09V211000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 0139
- Manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 11,005
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 15, 2009
- Built
- May 22, 2007 – Mar 26, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Harley davidson recall no. 0139.owners 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 .