HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V319000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-25 2014-06-12 2014-06-13

Production Dates: 2013-07-01 - 2014-05-07

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0157

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66421

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.