Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Accy Chrome Levers
- Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E023000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 209
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Maker's own recall number
- 0156
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.