| Issue ID | 1303369 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10889362 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHX |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/06/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 harley-davidson flhx street glide. While merging to the right lane at 45 mph, the rear brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned that the rear brake handle became difficult to depress and caused the motorcycle to skid. The contact fell off the motorcycle, resulting in a fractured left arm and laceration to the right arm that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,911. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10911 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARSHALLVINE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1KBM15DBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 1 |
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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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