Harley-Davidson is recalling certain Touring, CVO Touring, and Trike motorcycles from model years 2009 through 2012 because of a faulty rear brake light, and a potential brake fluid leak that could affect rear brake performance.

The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system, which can cause the switch to either not activate the brake lamp, or activate the brake lamp when the rear brake is not being applied. The exposure to excessive heat can also cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting the performance of the rear brake and increasing the risk of a crash.

The list of 250,757 recalled Harley-Davidson bikes includes the following models:

FLHP 2009-2012
FLHPE 2009-2011
FLHR 2009-2012
FLHRC 2009-2012
FLHT 2009-2010
FLHTC 2009-2012
FLHTCU 2009-2012
FLHTCUSE4 2009
FLHTCUSE5 2010
FLHTCUSE6 2011
FLHTCUSE7 2012
FLHTCUTG 2009-2012
FLHTK 2010-2012
FLHTP 2009-2012
FLHX 2009-2012
FLHXSE 2010
FLHXSE2 2011
FLHXSE3 2012
FLHXXX 2011
FLTR 2009
FLTRSE3 2009
FLTRU 2010-2012
FLTRUSE 2011
FLTRX 2010-2012
FLTRXSE 2012

The Harley-Davidson safety recall number is 0145. The recalled bikes were manufactured between June 6, 2008 and Sept. 16, 2011.

Harley-Davidson will begin its safety recall on or around Oct. 31, and dealers will install a kit for the rear brake light switch for free. For more information, owners can call Harley-Davidson at 414-343-4056, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit www.Safercar.gov.