Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 17, 2013

(Campaign #: 0152)

Fork Stem Bracket may cause Loss of Brake Fluid

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Trike motorcycles manufactured July 24, 2013, through September 2, 2013. Due to an incorrectly machined part, the motorcycle may have an excessive steering angle allowing the inner fairing to contact the rear brake fluid reservoir resulting in a loss of brake fluid. Additionally, the steering damper may be damaged.

NHTSA ID: 13V491000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 436

Consequence Summary:

Loss of brake fluid from the rear reservoir would reduce brake performance. Steering damper damage could reduce the rider's ability to control the motorcycle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trikes and replace the fork stem bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0152.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 98.16

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October 17, 2013

(Campaign #: 0153)

The Clutch may not Disengage

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.

NHTSA ID: 13V515000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 19,597

Consequence Summary:

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.39

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October 17, 2013

(Campaign #: 0154)

Clutch may not Disengage/Incorrect Clutch Plate

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V517000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,886

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.57

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