HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG500, XG750, XG750A (2016-2019): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V927000 · Dec 21, 2018 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
12,871
vehicles affected
12,871
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V927000
- Date
- Dec 21, 2018
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Units affected
- 12,871
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 2016-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
What can happen
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 11 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | XG500 | 2016-2019 |
| Harley-Davidson | XG750 | 2016-2019 |
| Harley-Davidson | XG750A | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V927000?
3 models: Harley-Davidson XG500 (2016-2019), Harley-Davidson XG750 (2016-2019), Harley-Davidson XG750A (2017-2019), about 12,871 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V927000?
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
What can happen?
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.