Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (Fxwg): Brakes

Affects Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (Fxwg) · 1980 — about 436 vehicles.

The hazard

The rear brake control mounting bolts may not securely attach the rear brake control to the frame and could fail due to stress. Bolt failure will allow the rear brake control to disengage from the motorcycle without prior warning resulting in a loss of rear wheel brakinbg capability.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational