Harley Davidson Recalls 08-09 Motorcycles: FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2 and FXSTSSE3

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
H-D / FLSTSB		2008-2009
H-D / FXSTSSE2		2008
H-D / FXSTSSE3		2009
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY		Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V211000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11005

Summary: HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 11,005 FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, AND FXSTSSE3 YEAR 2008 AND 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE ACORN STUD AT THE BRAKE REACTION LINK MAY FALL OUT DURING USE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY TO OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ACORN STUD WITH A NEW ACORN STUD AND RETAINING CLIP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Notes: HARLEY DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0139. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .