2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER
1 recalls — 4 complaints — 3 TSBs
14E023000 May 16, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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 f... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
TIRES
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 13, 2015
I PURCHASED A USED HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL, FLHXS WITH 8,300 MILES. UPON CLOSE INSPECTION, I FOUND THAT THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALL WAS SPLITTING NEXT TO THE BEAD. MY DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE UNDER WARRANTY AT NO CHARGE TO ME. TIRE WAS A DUNLOP 408F, 130B/60/19. *TR
ENGINE
May 22, 2015
Incident date: May 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK (NA) MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE MADE CONTACT WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK, WHICH DAMAGED THE INSULATION COVERING OF THE WIRE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. THE MANUFACTURER W... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 24, 2015
Incident date: Feb 23, 2015
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A SHARK ROW MOTORCYCLE HELMET, MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 22, 2013 - JUNE,2013. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14E086000 ( EQUIPMENT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
MT CLUTCH FAILED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY JUST WENT OUT WITH ONLY 600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
HD-TT-436
Jun 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARLEY DAVIDSON: EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS (VSS) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO CIRCUIT PROBLEMS AND ARE INOPERATIVE, ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, THEY ARE BEING TESTED AND COMING BACK WITH NO TROUBLE. *PE
TT-432
Feb 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARLEY DAVIDSON: DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, THE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP FAILS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS ON. ALL MODEL 2014. *PE
TT-432
Feb 10, 2014
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
HARLEY DAVIDSON: DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTION OF THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, THE OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LAMP FAILS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN IGNITION IS ON. ALL MODEL 2014. *PE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER across all model years (2014–2014).
1
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths