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HighNHTSA·14E023000·Announced 2014-05-16

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 XL Sportster Brake Lever Kits

Harley-Davidson is recalling accessory brake lever kits for 2014 XL Sportster motorcycles because excess chrome plating may prevent the front brake from releasing, 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 brake system defect that could cause the front wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever, which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.

If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 17, 2014.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
209

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)

  • XL SPORTSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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