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2014 Touring and CVO Recall!!

http://www.kalb.com/story/25978679/h...21-motorcycles

Harley-Davidson recalling 66,421 motorcycles

Posted: Jul 09, 2014 3:18 PM EST Updated: Jul 09, 2014 3:18 PM EST

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DETROIT (AP) — Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year because their front wheels can lock up without warning.
Motorcycles with anti-lock brakes built between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014, are included in the recall.
Harley-Davidson Inc. says the front brake line can get pinched between the fuel tank and the frame. That could cause front brake fluid pressure to increase, increasing the risk that the front wheel could lock up while riding.
The company knows of five crashes and two minor injuries related to the defect, which it discovered last fall through warranty claims.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners later this month. Dealers will replace the brake lines for free and attach straps to hold them in place.

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Originally Posted by Scudda (Post 12966839)

Harley-Davidson Inc. says the front brake line can get pinched between the fuel tank and the frame. That could cause front brake fluid pressure to increase, increasing the risk that the front wheel could lock up while riding.

Suck factor nine on a ten scale.

WTF are the bikes built after May 7 ok? If they knew there was a problem and fixed it on the production line after May 7, why wait 2 months to issue the recall? Waiting for crashes?