H-D VRSCDX 2012: EQUIPMENT

Make : H-D Model : VRSCDX Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2011-06-14 - 2012-08-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V503000
Date Owner's Notified: 2012-11-06 Date Received by ODI: 2012-10-18 Date Added to Database: 2012-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0148
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2798
Summary:
      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.
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      This is Harley-Davidson recall 0148.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.