Defect Description For Recall
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Abs-Equipped Touring And Cvo Touring Motorcycles, Models Flhtk, Flhtkse, Flhtkshrine, Flhtcu, Flhtcutc, Flhtp, Flhx, Flhxs, Flhxshrine, Flhr, Flhrc, Flhp, And Flhrse, Manufactured July 1, 2013, Through May 7, 2014. The Affected Motorcycles May Have Been Assembled With The Front Brake Line Positioned So That It Can Be Pinched Between The Fuel Tank And Frame Causing The Front Brake Fluid Pressure To Increase.
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
FLHXS
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V319000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
A Pinched Brake Line Will Increase The Front Brake Fluid Pressure, Possibly Resulting In A Front Wheel Lock-Up, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Harley-Davidson Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Motorcycles For Brake Line Damage And Replace The Damaged Lines As Necessary. Dealers Will Also Install One Or Two Cable Straps To Properly 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20130701
End Of Manufacture
20140507
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
66421
Date Owners Notified
20140625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
20140612
Make Campaign Number
157