Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has decided that a defect affecting motor vehicle safety exists on all 2009MY through 2011MY Touring, CVO Touring and Trike vehicles, and certain 2012MY Touring, CVO Touring and Trike vehicles, built June 6, 2008 through September 16, 2011. On these vehicles, the rear brake light switch, P/N 72016-06, when installed on 2009 or later Touring family motorcycles, may be exposed to temperatures which degrade its performance under certain riding conditions. This condition may affect brake lamp function and/or cause a brake fluid leak through the rear brake switch affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
We have voluntarily declared this a defect related to motor vehicle safety (Campaign 0145) to allow us to formally recall all affected motorcycles. The remedy is to have the Dealers determine whether the motorcycle is covered by this recall and, if covered, they will replace the rear brake light switch using the recall kit, at no charge to the customer. A service bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedure will follow within five days. Based on the schedule our supplier has provided we expect to begin wave shipments on or before the week of October 24, 2011. Please reference the Service Bulletin for a detailed description of the defect.
In accordance with Federal regulations administered by NHTSA and other appropriate market specific government agencies, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. will provide notice to all owners of record of affected products with direction to bring the vehicle in for the recall service.
Checked status last night of mine on the harley site, I am up for the recall. Actually taking mine in tomorrow for the rear shock replacement under warranty, so I will try to get both done at once.
Checked status last night of mine on the Harley site, I am up for the recall. Actually taking mine in tomorrow for the rear shock replacement under warranty, so I will try to get both done at once.
I got out of the dealership w/o spending any bucks while the brake switch was being replaced. The regional HD rep was there at the time so I shot the breeze with him for a bit about the recall.
I have replaced one on my 2007 Road King. I replaced one on my wife's 2007 Heritage after she lost her rear brakes 50 miles from home. I've also replaced 3 on my 2009 Ultraclassic. Twice I was alerted by my cruise control kicking off on it's own. On my way to watch this year's Superbowl with some friends, a white cloud of smoke passed me at a stoplight. It was coming from the brake fluid burning off as it hit my exhaust. I had to limp home with no rear brakes. (after the game of course)
Got my break light switch replaced yesterday. 1 hour and finished. They even gave the bike a bath. Republic Harley in Stafford, TX said they were already down to their last 20 in stock. They were not sure when more would arrive.
Called my dealer today, I have a shock that is in that is to be replaced under warranty, thought I would call and try to set up to kill 2 birds, one stone.
"We are all out of the recall parts"
"Know when more might be coming?"
"Nope."
"Well I would like to try to get the shock done at the same time, anyway you could put my name on one and let me know so i can get the bike in?"
"Nope"
"Um, well how might I know when they are coming in?"
Never received a recall notice so I just stopped by the dealer to check if my Ultra was on the list and Big Swamp Harley changed it out in about 30 minutes. Most of that time was for bike cooling off. Wasn't there long enough to get interested in buying anything. :thumbsup Another rider rode in while I was waiting and he had a recall notice.
Called today - they don't have any switches -ok - he made sure he had my cell # and said he'd call me when they came in... I was 10th on the list - was very courteous and sed he'd call when they came in...Leavin the bugs on for the free wash....
I just wanted to let everyone know while I was at Biketoberfest this month my fathers 2009 Ultra Classic Trike had a problem with the brake light switch. While we were parked in a grass field I noticed smoke coming from the trike. After frantically getting the trike off of the dry field I noticed the smoke was coming from the rear brake switch as my father applied the rear brake. Before I could disconnect the wires the switch melted and the brake fluid caught fire. Luckily I was able to put the fire out before any major damage. I realize the loss of lights and rear brakes is alarming but a fire is extremely dangerous. I am only writing this so everyone may know the other potential hazards.
Ride safe.
Had mine done on 10/25. They only had a few left, but got me in and out in an hour. After reading this post, I went and checked the part. It is the replacement part as pictured in the .pdf.
Here is the receipt number.
Recall: M-1294B
Recall 145 (part)
91500011 Kit, Code 0145, Brake Light
Kind of strange. I checked it in with exactly 4,200 miles. It checked back out with 4,202 miles. I called them and asked about bleeding the lines and test driving. Republic said that the dealership is required to bleed the lines and test a break system. It is part of the required work order for this recall.
I would be more likely to question if it weren't at least a couple of miles for a brake repair. It's not like they took it out cruising the college for PYT's.
Called Dealer states if I have not gotten a recall letter don't worry. Tried recall website won't let me sign in, receive forgotten password, or create new profile. I know I'm in the system just got an Email from them regarding events
The Dealer has a list? mine said no notice no repair and I can't get the recall page because when I try to all I get is a blank pop up, and yes I allowed for HD pops in settings
The new switch is Identified as 72016-06A and listed as a Non-Sold part number.
I bet that the part will become available to purchase when all of the 308K bikes have had the switch replaced.
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