Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (Fl), Softail (Fl): Brakes

Affects Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (Fl), Softail (Fl) · 1998 — about 170 vehicles.

The hazard

THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER THUS AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. CORRECTION: REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED UNITS.

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