Daily Slideshow: Braking Problem - The 2018 Recall With Long Lasting Effects
HD is recalling around 250,000 motorcycles in an effort to remedy an issue with the brakes that can cause them to fail without any warning. Check out what the brand is doing to keep its riders safe from a potentially fatal accident.
A Long Time Coming
For many Harley-Davidson owners of Touring and VSRC models (2008-2011), the issue of "mushy" breaks had been an issue for a long time. These particularly affected owners who rode their motorcycles on average less than 3000 miles per year although this was not always the case.
Owner Outrage
The national news release stating that HD would be recalling a quarter of a million motorcycles because of the very real threat of a complete system failure was a validation to many HD owners that, for years, dealt with the same issue. Many of these owners who relied on the local HD dealerships to correct brake problems ended up paying thousands of dollars in repairs and the recall only offered a "flush and fluid replacement". The company will not offer any sort of reimbursement for owners whose system failed in the past. The outrage was further punctuated by the company's statement that the issue is "likely" due to owners failure to observe recommended maintenance.
>>Join the conversation about the Brake Recall and if you need to have it performed right here in HDForums.
Damage Control
Declining sales and changes in the market have put HD on notice to listen and re-connect with its consumer base. Long gone seem the days when HD was mostly known for leaking engines and other issues, however, this recall seems to bring back some of that bad reputation that once plagued the motorcycle giant. A multitude of online forums, blogs, and social media outlets offers a clear picture of the current feelings (from actual owners) towards the company and it's not positive.
>>Join the conversation about the Brake Recall and if you need to have it performed right here in HDForums.
