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Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recall 03V005: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 03V005, reported January 24, 2003, 1,762 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 03V005HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES COULD FRACTURE INTERNALLY.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0107. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Fxdwg2002