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Recall 18V-076: 2008–2011 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2008–2011 Harley-Davidson Flhpe and 29 more

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jan 29, 2018, covering about 174,636 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-076
Report date
Jan 29, 2018
Vehicles affected
174,636
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2018

The problem

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owner’s Manual.

The risk

These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHarley-Davidson Motor Company
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number18V076000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRC2008, 2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhrc1032011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhrse42008All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2008, 2009All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTC2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse32008All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse42009All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse52010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse62011All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx1032011All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhxse22011All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr2008, 2009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltrse32009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltru1032011All years
Harley-Davidson Fltruse2011All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRX2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Fltrx1032011All years
Harley-Davidson Vrscaw2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson Vrscawa2008All years
Harley-Davidson VRSCDA2008All years
Harley-Davidson VRSCDX2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson VRSCDXA2008All years
Harley-Davidson VRSCF2009, 2010, 2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-076?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owner’s Manual.

How is recall 18V-076 fixed?

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.