| NHTSA Recall # | 91648 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 12V503000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 0148 |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | VRSCDX |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date of notification | 06/11/12 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/06/11 |
| End date of manufacturing | 01/08/12 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 18/10/12 |
| Report created | 18/10/12 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2798 |
| Defect summary | Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 vrscdx motorcycles manufactured from june 14, 2011, through august 1, 2012. The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender. This condition may lead to contact with the rear tire which could cause the license plate bracket to rotate, possibly damaging the rear brake line. |
| Consequence summary | If the license plate bracket contact with the rear brake line remains undetected, it may affect rear brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which could lead to injury or death of the rider. |
| Corrective action | Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 6, 2012. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056. |
| Recall notes | This is harley-davidson recall 0148. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |