| Issue ID | 823170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10361309 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | VRSCA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/10/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed the brake light, turn signals and gas gauge not working. The 15 amp accessory fuse had blown. Replaced fuse and everything started working. While riding in the mountains i went to use my rear brakes and they were out!!! I bought some dot 4 brake fluid and bleed the rear brake system and system started working again. After my trip i started looking into the problem. While using a circuit protector on the system i found the rear brake light pressure switch leaking externally. Causing the brake light wires to short together thru the brake fluid causing the 15 amp accessory fuse to blow. The brake light and accessory fuse would blow about every ride once or twice. The brakes failed once before i stopped riding the motorcycle. I am ase certified automotive tech and the service director for a buick gmc store with 18 years experience. I would say this is very dangerous and safety related for any person on a public road. I will keep this brake pressure switch and be glad to mail it if needed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19321 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENSLEY, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1HAZ136KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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