Harley-Davidson has recalled 43,908 of its Street motorcycles for a brake issue that could cause a crash, and it has temporarily stopped shipping those models.

The recall, which includes 12,800 motorcycles sold in the U.S., wasn’t published on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website because of the government shutdown.

Harley, however, says it has notified its dealers and customers that Street 750 and Street 500 models manufactured in the U.S. from May 19, 2015 through Dec. 6, 2018 are subject to the recall.

Street bikes built in India during a similar period also have been recalled.

The recall of the smallest bikes in Harley’s lineup was first made public by Canadian transportation safety officials.

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The brakes could drag due to corrosion of the brake caliper piston bore. If undetected, the increased drag could affect the bike’s stability and increase the risk of a crash.

Harley says it’s aware of four crashes and two injury accidents.

To remedy the problem, the company says dealerships will install new front and rear brake calipers.

But it could be months before full shipments of the Streets resumes, and the recall could cost Harley millions in repairs and lost sales.

“The holdup is we need the parts. When we have those in place, we can begin shipping and selling Streets again,” said Harley-Davidson spokeswoman Amy Giuffre.

Eventually the recall will be posted on NHTSA's website, according to Harley.

Due to the government shutdown, "they're behind and haven't caught up yet," Guiffre said.

Harley has had a spate of recalls in recent years.

A year ago, the company recalled more than 250,000 motorcycles for faulty brakes. That recall, which Harley said would cost it $29.4 million, covered CVO Touring and VSRC bikes – model years 2008 through 2011 – equipped with anti-lock brakes.

Last fall, Harley recalled approximately 238,300 motorcycles, worldwide, for a clutch problem – the fourth recall for a clutch issue in five years.

The voluntary safety recall included all model-year 2017 and 2018 Touring, Trike and CVO Touring models, as well as some 2017 Softails.

In 2013, Harley recalled approximately 25,000 motorcycles for a clutch related problem.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 44,000 Street motorcycles for faulty brakes, temporarily stops shipment of Streets