Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #14V319000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V319000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Affecting 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 Includes 66,421 affected units, Front Wheel may Lock up if Brake Line is Pinched, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.