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HighNHTSA·13V515000·Announced 2013-10-17

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 Motorcycles Due to Clutch Disengagement Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2014 models because the clutch may fail to disengage, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (clutch failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles. These vehicles were manufactured between May 3, 2013, and October 14, 2013. The recall involves approximately 19,597 units.

The defect involves the clutch master cylinder, which may allow air into the clutch system, or the use of an incorrect clutch release plate during assembly. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging. If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners. Dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 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 FLHXS, FLHTCU, FLHTKSE, FLHTP
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
19,597

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 (7)

  • FLHXS
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLHTP
  • FLHRSE
  • FLHTK
  • FLHX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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