NHTSA Complaint #11131584 — 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11131584
Vehicle	2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 25, 2018
Date Filed	September 25, 2018
Mileage	6,444 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA-GLIDE FLHTCU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ENGAGE THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH THE HELP OF A FRIEND, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME. SIX BENDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON (9501 THUNDER RD, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA, (239) 275-4647) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,444.

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