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HighNHTSA·14V537000·Announced 2014-09-05

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014 Motorcycles Due to Clutch Master Cylinder Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 105,746 model year 2014 motorcycles because a clutch master cylinder component may fail, causing the bike to creep forward.

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 master cylinder failure) 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 motorcycles, including the Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Ultra Limited, Police Electra Glide, Street Glide Special, Street Glide, Tri Glide Ultra, CVO Limited, CVO Road King, CVO Breakout, Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled, Ultra Limited Shrine, Street Glide Shrine, and CVO Softail Deluxe. The recall affects 105,746 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged. If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160. 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 FXSBSE, FLHTCUTG, FLHX, FLHRSE
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
105,746

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)

  • FXSBSE
  • FLHTCUTG
  • FLHX
  • FLHRSE
  • FLHTP
  • FLHTK
  • FLSTNSE
  • FLHXSHRINE
  • FLHXS
  • FLHTCU TC
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLHTKSHRINE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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