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HighNHTSA·13V491000·Announced 2013-10-17

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 Trikes for Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 2014 Trikes because a machined part may cause brake fluid loss or steering damage, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake fluid loss and steering damage) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 Trike motorcycles manufactured between July 24, 2013, and September 2, 2013. The recall involves 436 vehicles.

The defect is caused by an incorrectly machined part that may allow an excessive steering angle. This can cause the inner fairing to contact the rear brake fluid reservoir, leading to a loss of brake fluid. Additionally, the steering damper may be damaged. Loss of brake fluid reduces brake performance, and steering damper damage can reduce the rider's ability to control the motorcycle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trikes and replace the fork stem bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
436

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRIKE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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