Harley-Davidson · Canada · Mod
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Sport (Flhs), Low Rider Custom (Fxlr) +3 more: Brakes
Affects Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Sport (Flhs), Low Rider Custom (Fxlr), Super Glide (Fxr), Tour Glide Ultra Classic (Fltc-U), Electra Glide Classic (Flhtc) · 1993 — about 178 vehicles.
The hazard
THE SCREWS MOUNTING THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE DISC(S) (ALL MODELS) AS WELL AS THE JIFFY (KICK) STAND SPRING ANCHOR (FXD MODELS ONLY) COULD BREAK. THE BREAKAGE OF THESE SCREWS ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISC(S) COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STOPPING POWER IN THE FRONT BRAKE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE BREAKAGE OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR ON FXD MODELS WOULD ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND TO EXTEND WITHOUT WARNING. AN EXTENDED STAND COULD CONTACT THE GROUND DURING A LEFT HAND TURN, POSSIBLY STARTLING THE RIDER AND AFFECTING HIS OR HER CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. CORRECTION: DEFECTIVE SCREWS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.