| Issue ID | 1494007 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11123476 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 23/06/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I,m living in the netherlands. Owner of a harley davidson. My steel rear brakeline was sanded through.( result no brake while riding) i went to my dealer in belgium, i reported by the aftersales manager mr. Anderson harley davidson benelux. I asked them to take action. (safety research) i sent a e-mail to harley davidson company. ( milwaukee) no reaction. In my e-mail i ask several to do research, i told them that their are responsible, take care about safety of all road users. ( no reaction. I wrote that i take responsibilty and i report it by competent authorities. I report it by : n. H. T. S. A. ( country of manufactering), belgium, office of homologatie van voertuigen, netherlands, r. D. W. ( national road security) i have the broken brakeline in my possession. I offer the belgium or dutch inspection this brakeline for a check when required. I hope you can help. Please inform me. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5HD1FC44X8YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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