Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 16, 2014
(Campaign #: 0163 and 0164)
Brake Master Cylinder Banjo Bolt Thread Corrosion
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
NHTSA ID: 14V794000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 19,015
Consequence Summary:
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.5
November 24, 2014
(Campaign #: 0162)
Rear Brake Master Cylinder
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup.
NHTSA ID: 14V750000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 1,560
Consequence Summary:
If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0162.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.74
November 12, 2014
(Campaign #: 0618)
Front Turn Signals may not Warn if Out/FMVSS 108
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 14V725000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 4,688
Consequence Summary:
Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0618.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.16
September 5, 2014
(Campaign #: 0161)
Fuel Filler Neck And Cap Not Sealing Properly
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 XG500 and XG750 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2014, to August 14, 2014. The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.
NHTSA ID: 14V536000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 867
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycle and test to see if fuel can leak from under the fuel cap. Any motorcycle that leaks fuel from under the fuel cap will have its gas tanked replaced, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0161.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.15
September 5, 2014
(Campaign #: 0159 & 0160)
Clutch may not Remain Disengaged
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V537000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 105,746
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.14
July 8, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) to "ACC" (accessory only) position, which will shut the engine off.
NHTSA ID: 14V413000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3,361
Consequence Summary:
If the vibration causes the ignition switch to move to the accessory only position, the motorcycle would stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.15
June 12, 2014
(Campaign #: 0157)
Front Wheel may Lock up if Brake Line is Pinched
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V319000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 66,421
Consequence Summary:
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.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.54
May 16, 2014
(Campaign #: 0156)
Chrome Hand Lever Kit Excessive Plating
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.
NHTSA ID: 14E023000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 209
Consequence Summary:
If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.89
April 8, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy
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.
NHTSA ID: 14V185000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9,102
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.14
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