Harley-Davidson FLHR, Flhxshrine +11 more: Service brakes — hydraulic

Affects Harley-Davidson FLHR, Flhxshrine, Flhxs, Flhtcu, Flhtkshrine, Flhtkse, Flhtcu TC, Flhrc, Flhrse, Flhtk, Flhtp, FLHX, FLHP · 2014 — about 66K vehicles.

The hazard

A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

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