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[1sharprdkg]

Oh boy another problem!

[DavidG]

I dropped my 11 SESG off today to have the amp and speaker grills replaced. They said they had about 10 switches for customer bikes to do the recall work so they will do mine when its in the shop. I have the dealer bulletin and its attached.

[SIX38]

Timing is everything. My rear brake switch failed during the MV GTG. Tried getting it replaced at dealers in SC & GA and were told by both that the switch is obsolete and the new style switch was not yet available. (This was on Sept. 23, 2011). Got back to New York, went to my dealer who had a switch in stock and made appointment to have switch changed and another set of heated grips installed (third set). Heated grips were on back order so repair was delayed. Picking completed bike up tomorrow, do you think the correct brake switch (#72016-06A) has been installed? Stay tuned!
Tom P. 

Went to pick up my bike today and of course the old part # switch was installed. So now my bike is sitting in the shop awaiting the delivery of the new type switch.
  I wonder what the next issue will be?
Tom P.

[CVORick]

Had mine replaced today.  Had been getting codes C1095 and C1216.  Dealer had a small number of recall parts available, 50 or so, which will be gone fast.  Took all of an hour at best.  After reading this post and other articles about complete brake failures caused by the switch, I started thinking about being on I-75 going over to my dealer.  Dealer said that if someone had already had it replaced before the recall, it must be replaced again under the terms of the recall at no cost.  The folks who paid for the first replacement may be reimbursed, but that remains to be seen.

[John53052]

Called my dealer today, Fink's HD Zanesville, OH, they have 27 replacements. They told me to stop by anytime today and they will change while I wait!

[ultrafxr]

The switch on my '11 ruse is functioning fine and no sign of any fluid leakage.  And since I always use my front and rear brakes there is no issue of the brake light not activating even if the switch should fail.  I will get it changed out but I am not getting overly anal about it.

[Screamin]

The switch on my '11 ruse is functioning fine and no sign of any fluid leakage.  And since I always use my front and rear brakes there is no issue of the brake light not activating even if the switch should fail.  I will get it changed out but I am not getting overly anal about it.

No disagreement w/ your thoughts but don't forget what brake fluid does to paint.

[Twolanerider]

The switch on my '11 ruse is functioning fine and no sign of any fluid leakage.  And since I always use my front and rear brakes there is no issue of the brake light not activating even if the switch should fail.  I will get it changed out but I am not getting overly anal about it.

Jerry, the switches apparently aren't failing catastrophically.  Or at least they aren't normally.  Remember, however, that the Federal notice said even Harley was already admitting one crash related to this problem.  Even if it's a purely prophylactic repair you can't get "overly anal" about potential brake or brake warning problems.

[darth davidson]

Jerry, the switches apparently aren't failing catastrophically.  Or at least they aren't normally.  Remember, however, that the Federal notice said even Harley was already admitting one crash related to this problem.  Even if it's a purely prophylactic repair you can't get "overly anal" about potential brake or brake warning problems.

I definitely get anal about a potential brake failure  

[RedDevil]

I know "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed, but I'm starting to get a little concerned about all this talk about prophylactics and anal going on here....

[Twolanerider]

I know "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed, but I'm starting to get a little concerned about all this talk about prophylactics and anal going on here....

And it's all going on at highway speeds!!   

[darth davidson]

I know "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed, but I'm starting to get a little concerned about all this talk about prophylactics and anal going on here....

JAJAJJAA

I love this blog   JAJAJAJAJJA

[JCZ]

Saw on the news last night.  The MoCo says the recall is due to a rear brake switch that affects the rear brake light and possibly the rear brakes.

My experience was that it affected the rear brake before it ever affected the rear brake light.

[9 1/2 Beers]

For me:

  The first thing i noticed was the Cruz control wasn't working.

        second: I was told my brake light are on all the time, Blinkers worked, but running light were not showing due to the brighter lights washed them out.

        Third: After the new (old style) switch was replaced, my rear brake pedal was lower to step on (very little change , but it did effect the pedal)
 

 

[JCZ]

For me:

  The first thing i noticed was the Cruz control wasn't working.

        second: I was told my brake light are on all the time, Blinkers worked, but running light were not showing due to the brighter lights washed them out.

        Third: After the new (old style) switch was replaced, my rear brake pedal was lower to step on (very little change , but it did effect the pedal)
 
 

Terrie and I both noticed that also.  But it does seem to be more user friendly.