| Issue ID | 1298310 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884386 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/06/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson flhtcu motorcycle. While driving approximately 50 mph, the foot brake pedal was applied and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The front brake was engaged in order to come to a complete stop. There was no brake fluid visible on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there were air bubbles in the brake lines. The mechanic bled the foot brake lines. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,102. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35102 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | URBANA, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4158YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 50 |
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