| Issue ID | 597302 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10164321 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | SPORTSTER 1200R |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/06/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated that a recall letter was received pertaining to the front master brake cylinder assembly. While driving at night, the back brake lights malfunctioned and would not warn vehicles traveling from behind the motorcycle that it was about to stop. The motorcycle was taken into the dealers for repairs and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted and they could not provide a time frame for when the parts would be available. The contact was waiting for over two months for remedy on the recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3500 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HICKORY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1CLP1X4KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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| Dealer's name | BLUE RIDGE HARLEY DAVIDSON |
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