Harley-Davidson recalls 250,757 bikes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson has scheduled a recall of 250,757 CVO touring and trike vehicles due to brake-light issues, U.S. regulators said.

For certain model year 2009-2012 vehicles, too much heat can cause the rear brake-light switch to fail -- either turning on when no brake is applied or failing to light when brakes are applied, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a statement.

The NHTSA also said the problem can cause a brake-fluid leak near the brake-light switch.

The source of the excessive heat is the exhaust system, the NHTSA said in a statement.

The Milwaukee company has scheduled a recall to begin "on or about Oct. 31."

Consumers can call 1-414-343-4056 for information.

A list of the recalled models is available at the NHTSA Web site.