Harley-Davidson · United States · Mod
Harley-Davidson Flhtc, FLHX +24 more: Exterior lighting — switch
Affects Harley-Davidson Flhtc, FLHX, FLHXSE2, Fltruse, Flhrc, Flhtk, FLHTCU103, FLHR, Flhpe, Fltru, Flhtcu, Flhxxx, FLHTCUSE4, Flhtp, Flhxse, Fltrx, Flhtcutg, FLHTCUSE6, FLHTCUSE5, FLHT, Fltrxse, FLHTCUSE7, FLHP, FLTRSE3, FLHXSE3, FLTR · 2009–2012 — about 251K vehicles.
The hazard
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.