The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE motorcycles. The rear brake line may not be secured properly, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe, which can result in a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0184.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2023 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2023 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2023
32 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Harley-Davidson Motor Company filed 42 campaigns in all.
| 23V800000 28 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V789000 22 Nov 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V791000 22 Nov 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V779000 20 Nov 2023 | CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. |
| 23V732000 1 Nov 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V730000 31 Oct 2023 | Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. |
| 23V679000 11 Oct 2023 | Tesla, Inc. |
| 23V652000 25 Sept 2023 | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023