HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V927000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-09 2018-12-21 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2015-05-19 - 2018-12-06

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0174

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12871

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company "Harley-Davidson" is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 "XG500", Street 750 "XG750", and 2017-2019 Street 750A "XG750A" motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.

Consequence

Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.

Notes

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.