| Issue ID | 1457616 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11082493 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCUTG |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 04/09/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg. While driving approximately 52 mph approaching a traffic signal, the rider in front of the contact stopped suddenly. The contact downshifted twice and applied both brakes; however, the motorcycle did not stop and the front end snapped. When the brakes were applied, the motorcycle pulled to the left and collided with the rider in front. The motorcycle was thrown to the ground on the left side of the road. The passenger riding on the back of the contact's motorcycle was thrown to the ground. The passenger was airlifted to the hospital and died from severe trauma and a heart condition. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was destroyed and towed away. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HORNELL, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1MAD11HBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 52 |
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