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Harley Davidson - Reduced rear brake performance
Official notice
19 Dec 2012
Last checked
19 Dec 2012
An official DVSA notice concerns Harley Davidson - Reduced rear brake performance. Reduced rear brake performance Published 2012-12-19.
What to do now
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and refit the registration plate mounting bracket fixing bolts with thread locking compound.
Units affected
95
Recall number
RM-2012-026
Official notice
2012-12-19
The hazard
The hazard
Reduced rear brake performance
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Harley Davidson. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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