The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V750000·Announced 2014-11-24

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2015 Tri-Glide Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 1,560 model year 2015 Tri-Glide motorcycles because a defective rear brake master cylinder piston may cause brake failure and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 explicitly increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured between July 14, 2014, and October 15, 2014. The recall involves 1,560 vehicles that have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This specific piston may not provide proper support, which can allow a tear to develop in the primary cup.

If the primary cup tears, brake performance will decrease, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This is a safety recall because the defect directly impacts the vehicle's braking system.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,560

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)

  • FLHTCUTG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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