Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Trike 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V491000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 436
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 24, 2013 to Sep 2, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 0152
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.