Brakes may fail due to not flushing brake fluid
Defect Summary
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 touring, cvo touring and vsrc motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs), including road king (flhr), road king police (efi) (flhp), road king police (efi) (flhpe), electra glide standard police (efi) (flhtp), electra glide classic (efi) (flhtc), electra glide ultra classic (efi) (flhtcu) and street glide (efi) (flhx), 2008 vrod (vrscawa), cvo road king 4 (flhrse4), night rod (vrscda), cvo ultra classic 3 (flhtcuse3), night rod special (vrscdxa), 2008-2010 road king classic (efi) (flhrc), 2008-2009 road glide (efi) (fltr) and electra glide standard (efi) (flht), 2009-2010 v-rod (vrscaw), 2009 cvo ultra classic (flhtcuse4) and cvo road glide 3 (fltrse3), 2009-2011 night rod special (vrscdx) and v-rod muscle (vrscf), 2010 cvo ultra classic 5 (flhtcuse5) and cvo street glide (flhxse), 2010-2011 electra glide ultra limited (flhtk) and road glide custom (fltrx), 2011 road glide ultra 103 (fltru103), street glide 103 (flhx103), road king classic 103 (flhrc103), cvo ultra classic 6 (flhtcuse6), cvo road glide ultra (fltruse), road glide custom 103 (fltrx103), and cvo street glide 2 (flhxse2) motorcycles. deposits may form on components within the brake system if the dot 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the owners manual.
Safety Consequence
These deposits may cause a valve within the abs hydraulic control unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new platinum label dot 4 brake fluid, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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FAQ: Recall 18V076000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V076000?
NHTSA recall 18V076000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on January 29, 2018. It addresses: Brakes may fail due to not flushing brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 174,636 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V076000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0171. 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.