Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E008000 Reported February 27, 2012

Brake line kits

Q: What is recall 12E008000?

NHTSA recall 12E008000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on February 27, 2012. It addresses: Brake line kits. The recall affects approximately 5,757 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Harley-davidson Motor Company · N/A · 5,757 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12E008000

Manufacturer Campaign

0146

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson Motor Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,757

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 27, 2012

Defect Summary

Harley davidson is recalling accessory brake line kits sold for installation on certain model year 1996-2012 dyna and certain model year 1999-2012 softail motorcycles. due to manufacturing and installation conditions these accessory brake line kits may leak.

Safety Consequence

If a leak occurs and remains undetected, the rider may have reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash, leading to injury or death.

Corrective Action

Harley davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace the accessory brake lines, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2012. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 12E008000 or campaign 0146.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12E008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E008000?

NHTSA recall 12E008000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on February 27, 2012. It addresses: Brake line kits. The recall affects approximately 5,757 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E008000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0146. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.