Recall campaign97V227000
Recall 97V227000: 1998 Harley-Davidson FL and 1 other model
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
- Report received
- Dec 15, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor company
- Potentially affected
- 2,012vehicles
- Model years
- 1998
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
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear brake pedal assembly may have an inadequate weld.
Possible consequence
This condition can allow the lever hub to separate from the master cylinder lever which would affect rear brake performance.
Remedy
Dealers will perform the recall service on these vehicles.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1998 Harley-Davidson FL0 complaints
- 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail3 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.