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NHTSA recall 14V319000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

June 12, 2014report date
66,421units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhr, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Tc, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkshrine, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtp, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxshrine.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V319000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.