2016–2019 Harley-Davidson XG500, 2016–2019 Harley-Davidson XG750, 2017–2019 Harley-Davidson XG750A Recall: Brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving…
NHTSA campaign 18V927000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 21, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
The risk
Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V927000 (manufacturer number 0174). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.