NHTSA Recall 01V150000: Fluid (service brakes)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on May 1, 2001, covering an estimated 211 vehicles. It affects 2001 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson.

211

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2001

owners notified (April 26)

NHTSA campaign	01V150000
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID
Report received	May 1, 2001
Owner notification	April 26, 2001
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a brake system that could contain out of specification brake fluid.

Safety risk

This condition could cause a loss of braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers replaced the brake fluid in these motorcycles. Since all the vehicles have been contained or transported to harley-davidson facilities, this campaign is 100% completed.

Vehicles covered by recall 01V150000

Make and model	Model years
Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson	2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.