
WASHINGTON D.C. – March 25, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Harley-Davidson Recall – Brake Fluid Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 122
Missing brake fluid warning labels may lead to improper brake system maintenance, affecting brake performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V160000
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,177
MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200NS | 2021 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1200X | 2021 – 2022 |
HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL883N | 2021 – 2022 |
Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XL1200X, XL883N, and 2021 XL1200NS XL Sportster motorcycles. The brake fluid warning labels may detach from the brake fluid reservoir caps. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owners may also take their motorcycles to a dealer for label inspection and replacement, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Harley’s number for this recall is 0632.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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