# 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `911828` · 2012-03-27 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** SOFT TAIL
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 22,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
APPLIED THE REAR BRAKE TO STOP, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN, FIRE STARTED BY REAR BRAKE LITE SWITCH BY BRAKE FLUID ON HOT EXHAUST.  *TR
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