Harley-Davidson FXSBSE problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2013–2014: 3 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Power Train #14V537000 · 2014 · 105,746 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 electra glide ultra classic (flhtcu), ultra limited (flhtk), police electra glide (flhtp), street glide special (flhxs), street glide (flhx), tri glide ultra (flhtcutg), cvo limited (flhtkse), cvo road king (flhrse), cvo breakout (fxsbse), electra glide ultra classic twin cooled (flhtcutc), ultra limited shrine (flhtk shrine), street glide shrine (flhx shrine), and cvo softail deluxe (flstnse). in the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline #14V185000 · 2014 · 9,102 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company, inc. (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 fxsb and fxsbse motorcycles manufactured march 20, 2012, through march 10, 2014. suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.
Risk: The gauge inaccuracy may cause the motorcycle to run out of fuel unexpectedly, possibly even before the low fuel warning lamp illuminates. the lack of fuel would cause the motorcycle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the software to recalibrate the fuel level sensor signal, free of charge. the recall began april 28, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
Power Train #13V517000 · 2013 · 2,886 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 flhtcutg, fxsbe, and flstnse motorcycles manufactured may 3, 2013, through october 14, 2013. the affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.
Risk: An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. if the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. if the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. the recall began in october 2013. harley-davidson's recall number is 0154. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
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