Harley-Davidson Softail Slim, Softail Breakout (Fxsb): Lights and Instruments

Affects Harley-Davidson Softail Slim, Softail Breakout (Fxsb) · 2014 — about 297 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain motorcycles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Due to a programming error in the body control module, the brake lamp lit area may be less than what is allowable by the standard. This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorists, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will correctly reprogram the settings in the body control module.

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