NHTSA Complaint #10471763 — 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10471763 |
| Vehicle | 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 75,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | LA |
Consumer Description
WHILE CONDUCTING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON MY HARLEY DAVIDSON I DISCOVERED THE REAR BRAKE LINE HAD RUBBED AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE UNTIL IT RUPTURED AND POURED BRAKE FLUID ON THE FLOOR. I WAS LUCKY THIS BROKE IN MY GARAGE AND NOT ON THE ROAD. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND DISCOVERED THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. SOMEONE CAN GET THEMSELVES KILLED WITH THIS DEFECT. THE BRAKE LINE SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROM THE CLUTCH CABLE AND ANY OTHER MOVING OBSTRUCTION. *TR