So when do I get my recall notice?
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
I stoped in the day after I heard and they told me unless I'm having problems with my current one to wait a few weeks so they can swap out the ones on their sales floor.....your dealer is misinformed or flat out lying....they shoulda replaced yours before selling it to you...what's going on with ethics in businesses these days, it fuels my already weary cynicism. Makes everything they tell me BS.
This is just a guess, but I figure they waited until it was sold so they could then charge the moco for warranty labor. At least make a little money off the deal. I don't think they can charge for warranty work on a bike that hasn't been sold yet. I could be wrong.
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From: The Burgh
Not having a brake light can be extremely dangerous and should be treated seriously. Here in PA, you will fail the yearly vehicle inspection if your brake light doesn't operate properly.
I receive recall notices for my Acura and for my SO's Mazda so why not for my Harley? We pay a Premium for our bikes and HD's Customer Service is sub-par, at best. That's what I'm bitching about.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
Another classic case of making assumptions based upon intrepretation..
No big deal meant that it was dealt with as a maintenance item of which it was when I went to see my dealer. Me appoligizing for HD ,or showing a lack of concern for others is complete BS. I don't see that was the case, however I think that you should consider appoligizing to me for your outlandish comments about me, since you really don't know me and you are acting like someone who forgot to take their medication.. Chunker
No big deal meant that it was dealt with as a maintenance item of which it was when I went to see my dealer. Me appoligizing for HD ,or showing a lack of concern for others is complete BS. I don't see that was the case, however I think that you should consider appoligizing to me for your outlandish comments about me, since you really don't know me and you are acting like someone who forgot to take their medication.. Chunker
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From: Taylortucky, MI
, I'm cat-less so I'm not too concerned about it, apparently HD isn't either.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Found out about it on here...took my bike in, and got it fixed. Too easy. If they perofrm it the way they are directed to by the MOCO, your brakes will be bled, and you won't have a mushy feeling brake pedal. The guys who are finding the pedal mushy are guys who are having this done by a dealer where they are trying to cut corners.
So...insist that they bleed the system using the special harley tool. Then ride it in the parking lot, as I did and ensure the rear brake pedal isn't mushy before leaving.
~Joe
So...insist that they bleed the system using the special harley tool. Then ride it in the parking lot, as I did and ensure the rear brake pedal isn't mushy before leaving.
~Joe
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From: Arizona
Some of you guys really need to get a grip! You're whining because you haven't got your recall notice yet? Waaaa. Fer *** sakes grow up. 300,000 notices are going out and you're crying because you're not first. And no, the dealer isn't lying - not all 2012 are affected. And no, it's not a big deal - it's a fuking brake switch - your bike won't blow up. 
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: South FL
That's what I call "big deal"! My dealer even offers to tow my bike to the dealer to replace the switch, but that's another story.
Anyway, it depends on how you look at!
Just saying
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Oklahoma
My selling dealer called me the day that I was actually going to call them about it. I'm almost due service and asked about waiting. Service manager just informed me what the issues were behind the recall and advised that I keep an I on the rear brakes. He also informed me that they were only sent so many at first and they were installing them as fast as they got the parts. He said in a few weeks time they should have the part in stock for more than 10-15 bikes.