Harley Davidson has issued a voluntary recall of 66,421 motorcycles due to a problem with the front brake line that can result in wheel lock-up.
The auto industry has been flooded with recalls involving millions of four-wheeled vehicles .Adding to the list is the renowned American motorcycle brand Harley Davidson. The company has recalled 66,421 bikes over a fault front brake line. The recall was issued to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last month, detailing the list of affected models.
In a detailed report on NHTSA's official website, Harley Davidson stated the problem is with the positioning of the front brake line. "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," the report says. The affected Harley Davidson models are from the Touring and CVO Touring series that are equipped with ABS brakes and manufactured between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014.
The problem first came to light after customers filed warranty claims last year. The company has reported five crashes and two injuries related to the defect in the motorcycles, ABC News reports.
The motorcycle company has notified the owners of the affected models, asking them to bring their vehicles to local dealerships for inspection and repair. Harley Davidson will also install necessary cable straps to prevent the problem from re-occurring in the future, all at no cost to the owners.
Harley previously recalled 29,000 motorcycles from its Touring series in October last year due to a problem with a hydraulic clutch system. At the time, Harley had stopped the sales of the affected models from dealerships and warned owners from hitting the roads until the issue was resolved. No such notice has been given in the current recall. But the risk of front wheel getting jammed at fast speeds can be highly dangerous. Owners who still haven't received the recall notice can contact the company at 1-800-258-2464.
