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Diamondback, Diamond-black Equipment recall
Recalled February 27, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12E008000 · Diamondback
Hazard
IF A LEAK OCCURS AND REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE RIDER MAY HAVE REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY BRAKE LINES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-800-258-2464.
Units
5,757 units
Description
HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING ACCESSORY BRAKE LINE KITS SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2012 DYNA AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999-2012 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION CONDITIONS THESE ACCESSORY BRAKE LINE KITS MAY LEAK.
What to do
HARLEY DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND REPLACE THE ACCESSORY BRAKE LINES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-800-258-2464.
Product
Diamondback BRAKE LINE KIT
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →