Recall 12V503000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20121018
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the rear brake line.

Safety Consequence

If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.