The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V319000·Announced 2014-06-12

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 Touring Motorcycles Due to Brake Line Pinch Risk

Harley-Davidson is recalling 66,421 model year 2014 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles because a front brake line may be pinched, potentially causing front wheel lock-up and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause front wheel lock-up and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE. The affected motorcycles were manufactured between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014. The recall involves 66,421 vehicles.

The defect involves the front brake line potentially being positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and the frame. If the brake line is pinched, the front brake fluid pressure may increase, which can result in a front wheel lock-up and increase the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR, FLHXSHRINE, FLHXS, FLHTCU
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
66,421

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 (13)

  • FLHR
  • FLHXSHRINE
  • FLHXS
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTKSHRINE
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLHTCU TC
  • FLHRC
  • FLHRSE
  • FLHTK
  • FLHTP
  • FLHX
  • FLHP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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