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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V503📅 Oct 18, 2012

2012–2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the rear brake line.

💥 The risk

If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.

🔧 The fix

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. 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
12V503000
Manufacturer recall #
0148
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,798
Component
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2012
Built
Jun 14, 2011 – Aug 1, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
This is Harley-Davidson recall 0148.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V503 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V503?

2012–2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. 2,798 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to book the free repair.