Recall 12V503000: 2012–2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx

Report received

Oct 18, 2012

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson motor company

Potentially affected

2,798vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx5 complaints
• 2013 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx1 complaints