NHTSA Campaign 14E023000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company · Reported May 16, 2014 · 209 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ACCY CHROME LEVERS 209
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER 2014 209

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14E023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.